Finding the Third Proportional to 571,544 and 1,241,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,544 and 1,241,584 is: 2,697,134.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,544 : 1,241,584 = 1,241,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,544/1,241,584 = 1,241,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,544x = 1,241,584 × 1,241,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,544x = 1,541,530,829,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,530,829,056/571,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,134.13
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