Finding the Third Proportional to 568,080 and 1,221,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,080 and 1,221,993 is: 2,628,620.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,080 : 1,221,993 = 1,221,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,080/1,221,993 = 1,221,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,080x = 1,221,993 × 1,221,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,080x = 1,493,266,892,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,266,892,049/568,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,628,620.78
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