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Finding the Third Proportional to 568,953 and 1,222,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 568,953 and 1,222,245 is: 2,625,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,953 : 1,222,245 = 1,222,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,953/1,222,245 = 1,222,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,953x = 1,222,245 × 1,222,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,953x = 1,493,882,840,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,882,840,025/568,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625,670.03

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