Finding the Third Proportional to 571,646 and 1,219,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,646 and 1,219,203 is: 2,600,308.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,646 : 1,219,203 = 1,219,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,646/1,219,203 = 1,219,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,646x = 1,219,203 × 1,219,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,646x = 1,486,455,955,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,455,955,209/571,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,600,308.50
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