Finding the Third Proportional to 567,351 and 1,214,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,351 and 1,214,982 is: 2,601,883.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,351 : 1,214,982 = 1,214,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,351/1,214,982 = 1,214,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,351x = 1,214,982 × 1,214,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,351x = 1,476,181,260,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,181,260,324/567,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,883.60
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