Finding the Third Proportional to 568,098 and 1,232,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,098 and 1,232,748 is: 2,675,009.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,098 : 1,232,748 = 1,232,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,098/1,232,748 = 1,232,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,098x = 1,232,748 × 1,232,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,098x = 1,519,667,631,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,667,631,504/568,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,009.65
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