Finding the Third Proportional to 571,246 and 1,252,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,246 and 1,252,502 is: 2,746,209.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,246 : 1,252,502 = 1,252,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,246/1,252,502 = 1,252,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,246x = 1,252,502 × 1,252,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,246x = 1,568,761,260,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,761,260,004/571,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,209.62
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