Finding the Third Proportional to 570,240 and 1,325,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,240 and 1,325,952 is: 3,083,173.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,240 : 1,325,952 = 1,325,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,240/1,325,952 = 1,325,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,240x = 1,325,952 × 1,325,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,240x = 1,758,148,706,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,758,148,706,304/570,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,083,173.24
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