Finding the Third Proportional to 568,656 and 1,236,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,656 and 1,236,958 is: 2,690,669.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,656 : 1,236,958 = 1,236,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,656/1,236,958 = 1,236,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,656x = 1,236,958 × 1,236,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,656x = 1,530,065,093,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,065,093,764/568,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,690,669.04
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