Finding the Third Proportional to 567,249 and 1,209,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,249 and 1,209,585 is: 2,579,283.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,249 : 1,209,585 = 1,209,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,249/1,209,585 = 1,209,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,249x = 1,209,585 × 1,209,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,249x = 1,463,095,872,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,095,872,225/567,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,283.30
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