Finding the Third Proportional to 572,548 and 1,243,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,548 and 1,243,752 is: 2,701,815.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,548 : 1,243,752 = 1,243,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,548/1,243,752 = 1,243,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,548x = 1,243,752 × 1,243,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,548x = 1,546,919,037,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,919,037,504/572,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,701,815.46
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