Finding the Third Proportional to 567,970 and 1,211,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 567,970 and 1,211,718 is: 2,585,102.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,970 : 1,211,718 = 1,211,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,970/1,211,718 = 1,211,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,970x = 1,211,718 × 1,211,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,970x = 1,468,260,511,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,260,511,524/567,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,585,102.23
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