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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,338 and 1,225,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,338 and 1,225,218 is: 2,641,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,338 : 1,225,218 = 1,225,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,338/1,225,218 = 1,225,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,338x = 1,225,218 × 1,225,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,338x = 1,501,159,147,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,159,147,524/568,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641,314.06

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