Finding the Third Proportional to 570,770 and 1,229,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,770 and 1,229,841 is: 2,649,944.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,770 : 1,229,841 = 1,229,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,770/1,229,841 = 1,229,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,770x = 1,229,841 × 1,229,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,770x = 1,512,508,885,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,508,885,281/570,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,649,944.61
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