Finding the Third Proportional to 571,226 and 1,232,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,226 and 1,232,632 is: 2,659,860.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,226 : 1,232,632 = 1,232,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,226/1,232,632 = 1,232,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,226x = 1,232,632 × 1,232,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,226x = 1,519,381,647,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,381,647,424/571,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,659,860.80
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