Finding the Third Proportional to 571,736 and 1,219,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,736 and 1,219,396 is: 2,600,722.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,736 : 1,219,396 = 1,219,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,736/1,219,396 = 1,219,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,736x = 1,219,396 × 1,219,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,736x = 1,486,926,604,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,926,604,816/571,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,600,722.37
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