Finding the Third Proportional to 571,148 and 1,269,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,148 and 1,269,950 is: 2,823,739.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,148 : 1,269,950 = 1,269,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,148/1,269,950 = 1,269,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,148x = 1,269,950 × 1,269,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,148x = 1,612,773,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,773,002,500/571,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,823,739.21
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