Finding the Third Proportional to 570,916 and 1,229,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,916 and 1,229,524 is: 2,647,901.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,916 : 1,229,524 = 1,229,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,916/1,229,524 = 1,229,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,916x = 1,229,524 × 1,229,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,916x = 1,511,729,266,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,729,266,576/570,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,647,901.38
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