Finding the Third Proportional to 569,568 and 1,252,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,568 and 1,252,815 is: 2,755,676.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,568 : 1,252,815 = 1,252,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,568/1,252,815 = 1,252,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,568x = 1,252,815 × 1,252,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,568x = 1,569,545,424,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,545,424,225/569,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,676.98
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