Finding the Third Proportional to 572,360 and 1,130,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,360 and 1,130,314 is: 2,232,178.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,360 : 1,130,314 = 1,130,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,360/1,130,314 = 1,130,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,360x = 1,130,314 × 1,130,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,360x = 1,277,609,738,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,609,738,596/572,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,232,178.59
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