Finding the Third Proportional to 568,644 and 1,207,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,644 and 1,207,264 is: 2,563,091.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,644 : 1,207,264 = 1,207,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,644/1,207,264 = 1,207,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,644x = 1,207,264 × 1,207,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,644x = 1,457,486,365,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,486,365,696/568,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,091.08
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