Finding the Third Proportional to 571,184 and 1,254,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,184 and 1,254,450 is: 2,755,057.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,184 : 1,254,450 = 1,254,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,184/1,254,450 = 1,254,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,184x = 1,254,450 × 1,254,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,184x = 1,573,644,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,644,802,500/571,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,057.57
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