Finding the Third Proportional to 572,108 and 1,258,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,108 and 1,258,474 is: 2,768,282.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,108 : 1,258,474 = 1,258,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,108/1,258,474 = 1,258,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,108x = 1,258,474 × 1,258,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,108x = 1,583,756,808,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,756,808,676/572,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,768,282.93
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