Finding the Third Proportional to 569,794 and 1,215,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,794 and 1,215,860 is: 2,594,473.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,794 : 1,215,860 = 1,215,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,794/1,215,860 = 1,215,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,794x = 1,215,860 × 1,215,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,794x = 1,478,315,539,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,315,539,600/569,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,473.69
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