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