Finding the Third Proportional to 568,624 and 1,207,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,624 and 1,207,232 is: 2,563,045.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,624 : 1,207,232 = 1,207,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,624/1,207,232 = 1,207,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,624x = 1,207,232 × 1,207,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,624x = 1,457,409,101,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,409,101,824/568,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,045.35
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