Finding the Third Proportional to 568,800 and 1,224,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,800 and 1,224,312 is: 2,635,267.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,800 : 1,224,312 = 1,224,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,800/1,224,312 = 1,224,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,800x = 1,224,312 × 1,224,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,800x = 1,498,939,873,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,498,939,873,344/568,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,635,267.01
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