Finding the Third Proportional to 571,179 and 1,254,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,179 and 1,254,465 is: 2,755,147.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,179 : 1,254,465 = 1,254,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,179/1,254,465 = 1,254,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,179x = 1,254,465 × 1,254,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,179x = 1,573,682,436,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,682,436,225/571,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,147.57
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