Finding the Third Proportional to 571,964 and 1,219,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 571,964 and 1,219,924 is: 2,601,937.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,964 : 1,219,924 = 1,219,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,964/1,219,924 = 1,219,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,964x = 1,219,924 × 1,219,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,964x = 1,488,214,565,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,214,565,776/571,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,937.47
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