Finding the Third Proportional to 571,954 and 1,232,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,954 and 1,232,558 is: 2,656,156.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,954 : 1,232,558 = 1,232,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,954/1,232,558 = 1,232,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,954x = 1,232,558 × 1,232,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,954x = 1,519,199,223,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,199,223,364/571,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,656,156.31
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