Finding the Third Proportional to 571,271 and 1,221,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,271 and 1,221,275 is: 2,610,867.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,271 : 1,221,275 = 1,221,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,271/1,221,275 = 1,221,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,271x = 1,221,275 × 1,221,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,271x = 1,491,512,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,512,625,625/571,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,610,867.04
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