Finding the Third Proportional to 570,128 and 1,239,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,128 and 1,239,486 is: 2,694,702.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,128 : 1,239,486 = 1,239,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,128/1,239,486 = 1,239,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,128x = 1,239,486 × 1,239,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,128x = 1,536,325,544,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,325,544,196/570,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,702.85
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