Finding the Third Proportional to 569,778 and 1,215,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,778 and 1,215,828 is: 2,594,409.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,778 : 1,215,828 = 1,215,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,778/1,215,828 = 1,215,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,778x = 1,215,828 × 1,215,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,778x = 1,478,237,725,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,237,725,584/569,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,409.97
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