Finding the Third Proportional to 571,224 and 1,254,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,224 and 1,254,532 is: 2,755,224.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,224 : 1,254,532 = 1,254,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,224/1,254,532 = 1,254,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,224x = 1,254,532 × 1,254,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,224x = 1,573,850,539,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,850,539,024/571,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,224.81
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