Finding the Third Proportional to 571,476 and 1,244,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,476 and 1,244,544 is: 2,710,332.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,476 : 1,244,544 = 1,244,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,476/1,244,544 = 1,244,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,476x = 1,244,544 × 1,244,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,476x = 1,548,889,767,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,889,767,936/571,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,710,332.14
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