Finding the Third Proportional to 568,152 and 1,215,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,152 and 1,215,105 is: 2,598,741.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,152 : 1,215,105 = 1,215,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,152/1,215,105 = 1,215,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,152x = 1,215,105 × 1,215,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,152x = 1,476,480,161,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,480,161,025/568,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,598,741.47
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