Finding the Third Proportional to 568,566 and 1,237,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,566 and 1,237,354 is: 2,692,818.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,566 : 1,237,354 = 1,237,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,566/1,237,354 = 1,237,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,566x = 1,237,354 × 1,237,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,566x = 1,531,044,921,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,531,044,921,316/568,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,818.29
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