Finding the Third Proportional to 570,813 and 1,229,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,813 and 1,229,913 is: 2,650,055.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,813 : 1,229,913 = 1,229,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,813/1,229,913 = 1,229,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,813x = 1,229,913 × 1,229,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,813x = 1,512,685,987,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,685,987,569/570,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,055.25
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