Finding the Third Proportional to 571,362 and 1,254,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,362 and 1,254,804 is: 2,755,753.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,362 : 1,254,804 = 1,254,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,362/1,254,804 = 1,254,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,362x = 1,254,804 × 1,254,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,362x = 1,574,533,078,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,533,078,416/571,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,753.93
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