Finding the Third Proportional to 568,143 and 1,243,176.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,143 and 1,243,176.75 is: 2,720,245.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,143 : 1,243,176.75 = 1,243,176.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,143/1,243,176.75 = 1,243,176.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,143x = 1,243,176.75 × 1,243,176.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,143x = 1,545,488,431,740.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,488,431,740.56/568,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,720,245.49
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