Finding the Third Proportional to 568,733 and 1,316,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,733 and 1,316,640 is: 3,048,075.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,733 : 1,316,640 = 1,316,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,733/1,316,640 = 1,316,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,733x = 1,316,640 × 1,316,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,733x = 1,733,540,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,540,889,600/568,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,075.09
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