Finding the Third Proportional to 567,870 and 1,253,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,870 and 1,253,892 is: 2,768,670.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,870 : 1,253,892 = 1,253,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,870/1,253,892 = 1,253,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,870x = 1,253,892 × 1,253,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,870x = 1,572,245,147,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,572,245,147,664/567,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,768,670.91
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