Finding the Third Proportional to 568,737 and 1,316,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,737 and 1,316,649 is: 3,048,095.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,737 : 1,316,649 = 1,316,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,737/1,316,649 = 1,316,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,737x = 1,316,649 × 1,316,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,737x = 1,733,564,589,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,564,589,201/568,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,095.32
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