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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,822 and 1,221,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,822 and 1,221,297 is: 2,622,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,822 : 1,221,297 = 1,221,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,822/1,221,297 = 1,221,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,822x = 1,221,297 × 1,221,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,822x = 1,491,566,362,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,566,362,209/568,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622,202.31

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