Finding the Third Proportional to 566,858 and 1,244,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,858 and 1,244,295 is: 2,731,319.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,858 : 1,244,295 = 1,244,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,858/1,244,295 = 1,244,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,858x = 1,244,295 × 1,244,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,858x = 1,548,270,047,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,270,047,025/566,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,731,319.04
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