Finding the Third Proportional to 569,522 and 1,252,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 569,522 and 1,252,732 is: 2,755,534.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,522 : 1,252,732 = 1,252,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,522/1,252,732 = 1,252,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,522x = 1,252,732 × 1,252,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,522x = 1,569,337,463,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,337,463,824/569,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,534.40
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