Finding the Third Proportional to 566,804 and 1,197,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,804 and 1,197,589 is: 2,530,362.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,804 : 1,197,589 = 1,197,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,804/1,197,589 = 1,197,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,804x = 1,197,589 × 1,197,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,804x = 1,434,219,412,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,219,412,921/566,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,530,362.19
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