Finding the Third Proportional to 570,120 and 1,239,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,120 and 1,239,473 is: 2,694,684.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,120 : 1,239,473 = 1,239,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,120/1,239,473 = 1,239,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,120x = 1,239,473 × 1,239,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,120x = 1,536,293,317,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,293,317,729/570,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,684.13
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