Finding the Third Proportional to 571,386 and 1,190,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,386 and 1,190,064 is: 2,478,626.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,386 : 1,190,064 = 1,190,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,386/1,190,064 = 1,190,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,386x = 1,190,064 × 1,190,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,386x = 1,416,252,324,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,252,324,096/571,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,478,626.22
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