Finding the Third Proportional to 568,466 and 1,222,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,466 and 1,222,954 is: 2,630,969.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,466 : 1,222,954 = 1,222,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,466/1,222,954 = 1,222,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,466x = 1,222,954 × 1,222,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,466x = 1,495,616,486,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,616,486,116/568,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,630,969.11
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