Finding the Third Proportional to 569,783 and 1,215,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,783 and 1,215,829 is: 2,594,391.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,783 : 1,215,829 = 1,215,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,783/1,215,829 = 1,215,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,783x = 1,215,829 × 1,215,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,783x = 1,478,240,157,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,240,157,241/569,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,391.47
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