Finding the Third Proportional to 571,248 and 1,252,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,248 and 1,252,506 is: 2,746,217.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,248 : 1,252,506 = 1,252,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,248/1,252,506 = 1,252,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,248x = 1,252,506 × 1,252,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,248x = 1,568,771,280,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,771,280,036/571,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,217.54
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