Finding the Third Proportional to 571,050 and 1,240,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,050 and 1,240,515 is: 2,694,820.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,050 : 1,240,515 = 1,240,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,050/1,240,515 = 1,240,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,050x = 1,240,515 × 1,240,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,050x = 1,538,877,465,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,538,877,465,225/571,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,694,820.88
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