Finding the Third Proportional to 567,480 and 1,235,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,480 and 1,235,760 is: 2,691,024.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,480 : 1,235,760 = 1,235,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,480/1,235,760 = 1,235,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,480x = 1,235,760 × 1,235,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,480x = 1,527,102,777,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,102,777,600/567,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,691,024.84
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