Finding the Third Proportional to 571,469 and 1,241,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,469 and 1,241,452 is: 2,696,914.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,469 : 1,241,452 = 1,241,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,469/1,241,452 = 1,241,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,469x = 1,241,452 × 1,241,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,469x = 1,541,203,068,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,203,068,304/571,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,696,914.56
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