Finding the Third Proportional to 570,964 and 1,240,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 570,964 and 1,240,317 is: 2,694,366.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,964 : 1,240,317 = 1,240,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,964/1,240,317 = 1,240,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,964x = 1,240,317 × 1,240,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,964x = 1,538,386,260,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,538,386,260,489/570,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,366.48
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