Finding the Third Proportional to 573,139 and 1,192,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,139 and 1,192,794 is: 2,482,395.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,139 : 1,192,794 = 1,192,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,139/1,192,794 = 1,192,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,139x = 1,192,794 × 1,192,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,139x = 1,422,757,526,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,757,526,436/573,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,482,395.24
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