Finding the Third Proportional to 566,796 and 1,197,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,796 and 1,197,573 is: 2,530,330.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,796 : 1,197,573 = 1,197,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,796/1,197,573 = 1,197,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,796x = 1,197,573 × 1,197,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,796x = 1,434,181,090,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,181,090,329/566,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,530,330.30
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