Finding the Third Proportional to 571,552 and 1,241,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,552 and 1,241,600 is: 2,697,165.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,552 : 1,241,600 = 1,241,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,552/1,241,600 = 1,241,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,552x = 1,241,600 × 1,241,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,552x = 1,541,570,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,570,560,000/571,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,165.89
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