Finding the Third Proportional to 571,252 and 1,353,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,252 and 1,353,397 is: 3,206,436.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,252 : 1,353,397 = 1,353,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,252/1,353,397 = 1,353,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,252x = 1,353,397 × 1,353,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,252x = 1,831,683,439,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,683,439,609/571,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,206,436.81
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