Finding the Third Proportional to 571,410 and 1,228,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,410 and 1,228,815 is: 2,642,561.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,410 : 1,228,815 = 1,228,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,410/1,228,815 = 1,228,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,410x = 1,228,815 × 1,228,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,410x = 1,509,986,304,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,986,304,225/571,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,561.92
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