Finding the Third Proportional to 569,610 and 1,212,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,610 and 1,212,840 is: 2,582,435.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,610 : 1,212,840 = 1,212,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,610/1,212,840 = 1,212,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,610x = 1,212,840 × 1,212,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,610x = 1,470,980,865,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,980,865,600/569,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,582,435.11
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