Finding the Third Proportional to 569,784 and 1,215,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,784 and 1,215,831 is: 2,594,395.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,784 : 1,215,831 = 1,215,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,784/1,215,831 = 1,215,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,784x = 1,215,831 × 1,215,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,784x = 1,478,245,020,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,245,020,561/569,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,395.46
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