Finding the Third Proportional to 570,771 and 1,229,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,771 and 1,229,840 is: 2,649,935.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,771 : 1,229,840 = 1,229,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,771/1,229,840 = 1,229,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,771x = 1,229,840 × 1,229,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,771x = 1,512,506,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,512,506,425,600/570,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,649,935.66
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