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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,572 : 1,225,713 = 1,225,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,572/1,225,713 = 1,225,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,572x = 1,225,713 × 1,225,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,572x = 1,502,372,358,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,372,358,369/568,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642,360.79

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