Finding the Third Proportional to 568,003 and 1,215,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,003 and 1,215,796 is: 2,602,380.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,003 : 1,215,796 = 1,215,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,003/1,215,796 = 1,215,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,003x = 1,215,796 × 1,215,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,003x = 1,478,159,913,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,159,913,616/568,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,380.47
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