Finding the Third Proportional to 572,199 and 1,242,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,199 and 1,242,717 is: 2,698,965.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,199 : 1,242,717 = 1,242,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,199/1,242,717 = 1,242,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,199x = 1,242,717 × 1,242,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,199x = 1,544,345,542,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,544,345,542,089/572,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,965.82
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