Finding the Third Proportional to 571,601 and 1,219,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,601 and 1,219,117 is: 2,600,146.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,601 : 1,219,117 = 1,219,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,601/1,219,117 = 1,219,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,601x = 1,219,117 × 1,219,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,601x = 1,486,246,259,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,246,259,689/571,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,600,146.36
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