Finding the Third Proportional to 572,454 and 1,243,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,454 and 1,243,323 is: 2,700,395.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,454 : 1,243,323 = 1,243,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,454/1,243,323 = 1,243,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,454x = 1,243,323 × 1,243,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,454x = 1,545,852,082,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,852,082,329/572,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,700,395.28
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