Finding the Third Proportional to 572,372 and 1,243,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,372 and 1,243,080 is: 2,699,726.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,372 : 1,243,080 = 1,243,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,372/1,243,080 = 1,243,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,372x = 1,243,080 × 1,243,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,372x = 1,545,247,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,247,886,400/572,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,726.55
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