Finding the Third Proportional to 568,797 and 1,244,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,797 and 1,244,730 is: 2,723,911.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,797 : 1,244,730 = 1,244,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,797/1,244,730 = 1,244,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,797x = 1,244,730 × 1,244,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,797x = 1,549,352,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,352,772,900/568,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,723,911.65
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