Finding the Third Proportional to 568,814 and 1,228,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,814 and 1,228,852 is: 2,654,782.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,814 : 1,228,852 = 1,228,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,814/1,228,852 = 1,228,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,814x = 1,228,852 × 1,228,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,814x = 1,510,077,237,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,077,237,904/568,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,654,782.12
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