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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,052 and 1,215,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,052 and 1,215,889 is: 2,602,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,052 : 1,215,889 = 1,215,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,052/1,215,889 = 1,215,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,052x = 1,215,889 × 1,215,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,052x = 1,478,386,060,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,386,060,321/568,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602,554.10

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