Finding the Third Proportional to 571,924 and 1,232,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,924 and 1,232,492 is: 2,656,011.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,924 : 1,232,492 = 1,232,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,924/1,232,492 = 1,232,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,924x = 1,232,492 × 1,232,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,924x = 1,519,036,530,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,036,530,064/571,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,656,011.17
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