Finding the Third Proportional to 573,097 and 1,230,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,097 and 1,230,767 is: 2,643,160.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,097 : 1,230,767 = 1,230,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,097/1,230,767 = 1,230,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,097x = 1,230,767 × 1,230,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,097x = 1,514,787,408,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,787,408,289/573,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,643,160.60
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