Finding the Third Proportional to 572,432 and 1,243,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,432 and 1,243,192 is: 2,699,930.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,432 : 1,243,192 = 1,243,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,432/1,243,192 = 1,243,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,432x = 1,243,192 × 1,243,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,432x = 1,545,526,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,526,348,864/572,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,930.03
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