Finding the Third Proportional to 567,580 and 1,223,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,580 and 1,223,744 is: 2,638,481.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,580 : 1,223,744 = 1,223,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,580/1,223,744 = 1,223,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,580x = 1,223,744 × 1,223,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,580x = 1,497,549,377,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,497,549,377,536/567,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,638,481.58
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