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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,048.50 and 1,235,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,048.50 and 1,235,745 is: 2,688,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,048.50 : 1,235,745 = 1,235,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,048.50/1,235,745 = 1,235,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,048.50x = 1,235,745 × 1,235,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,048.50x = 1,527,065,705,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,065,705,025/568,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688,266.42

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