Finding the Third Proportional to 569,314 and 1,226,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,314 and 1,226,596 is: 2,642,720.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,314 : 1,226,596 = 1,226,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,314/1,226,596 = 1,226,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,314x = 1,226,596 × 1,226,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,314x = 1,504,537,747,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,504,537,747,216/569,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,720.44
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