Finding the Third Proportional to 568,650 and 1,225,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,650 and 1,225,428 is: 2,640,769.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,650 : 1,225,428 = 1,225,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,650/1,225,428 = 1,225,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,650x = 1,225,428 × 1,225,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,650x = 1,501,673,783,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,673,783,184/568,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,769.86
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