Finding the Third Proportional to 571,426 and 1,206,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,426 and 1,206,468 is: 2,547,250.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,426 : 1,206,468 = 1,206,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,426/1,206,468 = 1,206,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,426x = 1,206,468 × 1,206,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,426x = 1,455,565,035,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,565,035,024/571,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547,250.27
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