Finding the Third Proportional to 566,876 and 1,244,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 566,876 and 1,244,330 is: 2,731,385.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,876 : 1,244,330 = 1,244,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,876/1,244,330 = 1,244,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,876x = 1,244,330 × 1,244,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,876x = 1,548,357,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,357,148,900/566,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,731,385.96
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