Finding the Third Proportional to 572,203 and 1,242,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,203 and 1,242,725 is: 2,698,981.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,203 : 1,242,725 = 1,242,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,203/1,242,725 = 1,242,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,203x = 1,242,725 × 1,242,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,203x = 1,544,365,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,544,365,425,625/572,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,981.70
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