Finding the Third Proportional to 570,234 and 1,325,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,234 and 1,325,937 is: 3,083,135.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,234 : 1,325,937 = 1,325,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,234/1,325,937 = 1,325,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,234x = 1,325,937 × 1,325,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,234x = 1,758,108,927,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,758,108,927,969/570,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,083,135.92
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