Finding the Third Proportional to 572,342 and 1,243,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,342 and 1,243,095 is: 2,699,933.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,342 : 1,243,095 = 1,243,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,342/1,243,095 = 1,243,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,342x = 1,243,095 × 1,243,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,342x = 1,545,285,179,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,285,179,025/572,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,933.22
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