Finding the Third Proportional to 571,913 and 1,129,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,913 and 1,129,471 is: 2,230,592.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,913 : 1,129,471 = 1,129,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,913/1,129,471 = 1,129,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,913x = 1,129,471 × 1,129,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,913x = 1,275,704,739,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,704,739,841/571,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,592.31
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