Finding the Third Proportional to 569,668 and 1,212,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,668 and 1,212,968 is: 2,582,717.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,668 : 1,212,968 = 1,212,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,668/1,212,968 = 1,212,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,668x = 1,212,968 × 1,212,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,668x = 1,471,291,369,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,291,369,024/569,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,582,717.25
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