Finding the Third Proportional to 572,967 and 1,214,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 572,967 and 1,214,235 is: 2,573,213.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572,967 : 1,214,235 = 1,214,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572,967/1,214,235 = 1,214,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572,967x = 1,214,235 × 1,214,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572,967x = 1,474,366,635,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,366,635,225/572,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,213.88
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