Finding the Third Proportional to 568,772 and 859,206.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,772 and 859,206.75 is: 1,297,947.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,772 : 859,206.75 = 859,206.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,772/859,206.75 = 859,206.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,772x = 859,206.75 × 859,206.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,772x = 738,236,239,245.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,236,239,245.56/568,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,947.58
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