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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,397 and 1,215,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,397 and 1,215,571 is: 2,599,614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,397 : 1,215,571 = 1,215,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,397/1,215,571 = 1,215,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,397x = 1,215,571 × 1,215,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,397x = 1,477,612,856,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,612,856,041/568,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599,614.10

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