Finding the Third Proportional to 571,244 and 1,252,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,244 and 1,252,497 is: 2,746,197.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,244 : 1,252,497 = 1,252,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,244/1,252,497 = 1,252,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,244x = 1,252,497 × 1,252,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,244x = 1,568,748,735,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,748,735,009/571,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,197.31
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