Finding the Third Proportional to 571,920 and 1,232,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,920 and 1,232,484 is: 2,655,995.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,920 : 1,232,484 = 1,232,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,920/1,232,484 = 1,232,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,920x = 1,232,484 × 1,232,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,920x = 1,519,016,810,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,016,810,256/571,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,655,995.26
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