Finding the Third Proportional to 569,808 and 1,215,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,808 and 1,215,888 is: 2,594,529.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,808 : 1,215,888 = 1,215,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,808/1,215,888 = 1,215,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,808x = 1,215,888 × 1,215,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,808x = 1,478,383,628,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,383,628,544/569,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,529.44
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