Finding the Third Proportional to 571,206 and 1,240,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,206 and 1,240,743 is: 2,695,075.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,206 : 1,240,743 = 1,240,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,206/1,240,743 = 1,240,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,206x = 1,240,743 × 1,240,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,206x = 1,539,443,192,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,539,443,192,049/571,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,695,075.32
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