Finding the Third Proportional to 571,572 and 1,248,117.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,572 and 1,248,117.75 is: 2,725,462.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,572 : 1,248,117.75 = 1,248,117.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,572/1,248,117.75 = 1,248,117.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,572x = 1,248,117.75 × 1,248,117.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,572x = 1,557,797,917,865.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,797,917,865.06/571,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,462.27
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