Finding the Third Proportional to 570,121 and 1,239,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,121 and 1,239,474 is: 2,694,683.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,121 : 1,239,474 = 1,239,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,121/1,239,474 = 1,239,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,121x = 1,239,474 × 1,239,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,121x = 1,536,295,796,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,295,796,676/570,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,683.75
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