Finding the Third Proportional to 568,713 and 1,237,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,713 and 1,237,072 is: 2,690,895.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,713 : 1,237,072 = 1,237,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,713/1,237,072 = 1,237,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,713x = 1,237,072 × 1,237,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,713x = 1,530,347,133,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,347,133,184/568,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,690,895.29
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