Finding the Third Proportional to 571,188 and 1,254,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,188 and 1,254,458 is: 2,755,073.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,188 : 1,254,458 = 1,254,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,188/1,254,458 = 1,254,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,188x = 1,254,458 × 1,254,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,188x = 1,573,664,873,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,664,873,764/571,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,073.41
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