Finding the Third Proportional to 569,292 and 1,238,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,292 and 1,238,808 is: 2,695,708.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,292 : 1,238,808 = 1,238,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,292/1,238,808 = 1,238,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,292x = 1,238,808 × 1,238,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,292x = 1,534,645,260,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,645,260,864/569,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,695,708.46
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