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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,512 and 1,225,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,512 and 1,225,152 is: 2,640,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,512 : 1,225,152 = 1,225,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,512/1,225,152 = 1,225,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,512x = 1,225,152 × 1,225,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,512x = 1,500,997,423,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,997,423,104/568,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640,221.18

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