Finding the Third Proportional to 568,534.50 and 1,237,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,534.50 and 1,237,293 is: 2,692,701.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,534.50 : 1,237,293 = 1,237,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,534.50/1,237,293 = 1,237,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,534.50x = 1,237,293 × 1,237,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,534.50x = 1,530,893,967,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,893,967,849/568,534.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,701.97
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