Finding the Third Proportional to 568,232 and 1,225,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,232 and 1,225,024 is: 2,640,970.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,232 : 1,225,024 = 1,225,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,232/1,225,024 = 1,225,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,232x = 1,225,024 × 1,225,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,232x = 1,500,683,800,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,500,683,800,576/568,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,970.24
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