Finding the Third Proportional to 570,848 and 1,254,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,848 and 1,254,691 is: 2,757,738.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,848 : 1,254,691 = 1,254,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,848/1,254,691 = 1,254,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,848x = 1,254,691 × 1,254,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,848x = 1,574,249,505,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,249,505,481/570,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,757,738.50
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