Finding the Third Proportional to 568,572 and 1,225,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,572 and 1,225,713 is: 2,642,360.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,572 : 1,225,713 = 1,225,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,572/1,225,713 = 1,225,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,572x = 1,225,713 × 1,225,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,572x = 1,502,372,358,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,372,358,369/568,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,360.79
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