Finding the Third Proportional to 571,814 and 1,219,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,814 and 1,219,626 is: 2,601,348.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,814 : 1,219,626 = 1,219,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,814/1,219,626 = 1,219,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,814x = 1,219,626 × 1,219,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,814x = 1,487,487,579,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,487,579,876/571,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,348.66
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