Finding the Third Proportional to 566,632 and 1,220,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,632 and 1,220,696 is: 2,629,746.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,632 : 1,220,696 = 1,220,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,632/1,220,696 = 1,220,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,632x = 1,220,696 × 1,220,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,632x = 1,490,098,724,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,098,724,416/566,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,629,746.86
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