Finding the Third Proportional to 571,298 and 1,254,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,298 and 1,254,678 is: 2,755,509.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,298 : 1,254,678 = 1,254,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,298/1,254,678 = 1,254,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,298x = 1,254,678 × 1,254,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,298x = 1,574,216,883,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,216,883,684/571,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,509.18
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