Finding the Third Proportional to 568,716 and 1,244,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,716 and 1,244,568 is: 2,723,590.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,716 : 1,244,568 = 1,244,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,716/1,244,568 = 1,244,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,716x = 1,244,568 × 1,244,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,716x = 1,548,949,506,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,949,506,624/568,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,723,590.52
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