Finding the Third Proportional to 568,169 and 1,262,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,169 and 1,262,458 is: 2,805,151.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,169 : 1,262,458 = 1,262,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,169/1,262,458 = 1,262,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,169x = 1,262,458 × 1,262,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,169x = 1,593,800,201,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,593,800,201,764/568,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,805,151.64
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