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