Finding the Third Proportional to 571,028 and 1,269,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,028 and 1,269,720 is: 2,823,309.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,028 : 1,269,720 = 1,269,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,028/1,269,720 = 1,269,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,028x = 1,269,720 × 1,269,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,028x = 1,612,188,878,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,188,878,400/571,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,823,309.68
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