Finding the Third Proportional to 570,846 and 1,254,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,846 and 1,254,687 is: 2,757,730.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,846 : 1,254,687 = 1,254,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,846/1,254,687 = 1,254,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,846x = 1,254,687 × 1,254,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,846x = 1,574,239,467,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,239,467,969/570,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,757,730.58
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