Finding the Third Proportional to 569,736 and 1,230,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,736 and 1,230,840 is: 2,659,068.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,736 : 1,230,840 = 1,230,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,736/1,230,840 = 1,230,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,736x = 1,230,840 × 1,230,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,736x = 1,514,967,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,967,105,600/569,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,659,068.60
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