Finding the Third Proportional to 572,336 and 1,130,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,336 and 1,130,264 is: 2,232,074.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,336 : 1,130,264 = 1,130,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,336/1,130,264 = 1,130,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,336x = 1,130,264 × 1,130,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,336x = 1,277,496,709,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,496,709,696/572,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,232,074.71
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