Finding the Third Proportional to 570,524 and 1,236,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,524 and 1,236,181 is: 2,678,491.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,524 : 1,236,181 = 1,236,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,524/1,236,181 = 1,236,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,524x = 1,236,181 × 1,236,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,524x = 1,528,143,464,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,143,464,761/570,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,678,491.11
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