Finding the Third Proportional to 567,748 and 1,236,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,748 and 1,236,296 is: 2,692,088.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,748 : 1,236,296 = 1,236,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,748/1,236,296 = 1,236,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,748x = 1,236,296 × 1,236,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,748x = 1,528,427,799,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,427,799,616/567,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,088.39
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