Finding the Third Proportional to 570,924 and 1,229,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,924 and 1,229,544 is: 2,647,950.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,924 : 1,229,544 = 1,229,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,924/1,229,544 = 1,229,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,924x = 1,229,544 × 1,229,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,924x = 1,511,778,447,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,778,447,936/570,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,647,950.42
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