Finding the Third Proportional to 572,184 and 1,220,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,184 and 1,220,346 is: 2,602,736.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,184 : 1,220,346 = 1,220,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,184/1,220,346 = 1,220,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,184x = 1,220,346 × 1,220,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,184x = 1,489,244,359,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,244,359,716/572,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,736.81
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