Finding the Third Proportional to 572,100 and 1,234,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,100 and 1,234,164 is: 2,662,403.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,100 : 1,234,164 = 1,234,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,100/1,234,164 = 1,234,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,100x = 1,234,164 × 1,234,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,100x = 1,523,160,778,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,523,160,778,896/572,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,662,403.04
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