Finding the Third Proportional to 568,857 and 1,222,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,857 and 1,222,133 is: 2,625,631.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,857 : 1,222,133 = 1,222,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,857/1,222,133 = 1,222,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,857x = 1,222,133 × 1,222,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,857x = 1,493,609,069,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,609,069,689/568,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,631.87
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