Finding the Third Proportional to 568,865 and 1,313,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,865 and 1,313,622 is: 3,033,413.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,865 : 1,313,622 = 1,313,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,865/1,313,622 = 1,313,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,865x = 1,313,622 × 1,313,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,865x = 1,725,602,758,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,602,758,884/568,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,413.48
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