Finding the Third Proportional to 567,750 and 1,236,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,750 and 1,236,300 is: 2,692,096.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,750 : 1,236,300 = 1,236,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,750/1,236,300 = 1,236,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,750x = 1,236,300 × 1,236,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,750x = 1,528,437,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,437,690,000/567,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,096.33
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