Finding the Third Proportional to 570,402 and 1,214,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,402 and 1,214,212 is: 2,584,687.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,402 : 1,214,212 = 1,214,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,402/1,214,212 = 1,214,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,402x = 1,214,212 × 1,214,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,402x = 1,474,310,780,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,310,780,944/570,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,584,687.26
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