Finding the Third Proportional to 568,796 and 1,207,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,796 and 1,207,576 is: 2,563,730.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,796 : 1,207,576 = 1,207,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,796/1,207,576 = 1,207,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,796x = 1,207,576 × 1,207,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,796x = 1,458,239,795,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,239,795,776/568,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,730.75
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