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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,942.88 and 1,210,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,942.88 and 1,210,293 is: 2,574,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,942.88 : 1,210,293 = 1,210,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,942.88/1,210,293 = 1,210,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,942.88x = 1,210,293 × 1,210,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,942.88x = 1,464,809,145,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,809,145,849/568,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574,615.50

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