Finding the Third Proportional to 568,230 and 1,225,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,230 and 1,225,020 is: 2,640,962.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,230 : 1,225,020 = 1,225,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,230/1,225,020 = 1,225,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,230x = 1,225,020 × 1,225,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,230x = 1,500,674,000,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,500,674,000,400/568,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,962.29
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