Finding the Third Proportional to 572,930 and 1,247,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,930 and 1,247,812 is: 2,717,670.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,930 : 1,247,812 = 1,247,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,930/1,247,812 = 1,247,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,930x = 1,247,812 × 1,247,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,930x = 1,557,034,787,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,034,787,344/572,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,717,670.20
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