Finding the Third Proportional to 568,584 and 1,225,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,584 and 1,225,737 is: 2,642,408.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,584 : 1,225,737 = 1,225,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,584/1,225,737 = 1,225,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,584x = 1,225,737 × 1,225,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,584x = 1,502,431,193,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,431,193,169/568,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,408.50
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