Finding the Third Proportional to 567,874 and 1,214,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,874 and 1,214,541 is: 2,597,600.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,874 : 1,214,541 = 1,214,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,874/1,214,541 = 1,214,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,874x = 1,214,541 × 1,214,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,874x = 1,475,109,840,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,109,840,681/567,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,600.60
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