Finding the Third Proportional to 568,458 and 1,215,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,458 and 1,215,675 is: 2,599,779.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,458 : 1,215,675 = 1,215,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,458/1,215,675 = 1,215,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,458x = 1,215,675 × 1,215,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,458x = 1,477,865,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,865,705,625/568,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,599,779.94
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