Finding the Third Proportional to 571,954 and 1,219,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,954 and 1,219,906 is: 2,601,906.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,954 : 1,219,906 = 1,219,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,954/1,219,906 = 1,219,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,954x = 1,219,906 × 1,219,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,954x = 1,488,170,648,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,170,648,836/571,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,906.18
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