Finding the Third Proportional to 571,548 and 1,244,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,548 and 1,244,688 is: 2,710,617.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,548 : 1,244,688 = 1,244,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,548/1,244,688 = 1,244,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,548x = 1,244,688 × 1,244,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,548x = 1,549,248,217,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,248,217,344/571,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,710,617.86
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