Finding the Third Proportional to 568,821.75 and 1,221,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,821.75 and 1,221,288 is: 2,622,164.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,821.75 : 1,221,288 = 1,221,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,821.75/1,221,288 = 1,221,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,821.75x = 1,221,288 × 1,221,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,821.75x = 1,491,544,378,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,544,378,944/568,821.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,622,164.82
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