Finding the Third Proportional to 568,102 and 1,237,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,102 and 1,237,894 is: 2,697,370.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,102 : 1,237,894 = 1,237,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,102/1,237,894 = 1,237,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,102x = 1,237,894 × 1,237,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,102x = 1,532,381,555,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,381,555,236/568,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,370.46
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