Finding the Third Proportional to 567,584 and 1,223,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,584 and 1,223,752 is: 2,638,497.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,584 : 1,223,752 = 1,223,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,584/1,223,752 = 1,223,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,584x = 1,223,752 × 1,223,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,584x = 1,497,568,957,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,497,568,957,504/567,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,638,497.49
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