Finding the Third Proportional to 566,574 and 1,217,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,574 and 1,217,352 is: 2,615,626.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,574 : 1,217,352 = 1,217,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,574/1,217,352 = 1,217,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,574x = 1,217,352 × 1,217,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,574x = 1,481,945,891,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,945,891,904/566,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,626.36
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