Finding the Third Proportional to 570,028 and 1,204,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,028 and 1,204,424 is: 2,544,852.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,028 : 1,204,424 = 1,204,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,028/1,204,424 = 1,204,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,028x = 1,204,424 × 1,204,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,028x = 1,450,637,171,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,637,171,776/570,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,852.48
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