Finding the Third Proportional to 570,420 and 1,214,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,420 and 1,214,248 is: 2,584,758.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,420 : 1,214,248 = 1,214,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,420/1,214,248 = 1,214,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,420x = 1,214,248 × 1,214,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,420x = 1,474,398,205,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,398,205,504/570,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,584,758.96
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