Finding the Third Proportional to 573,174 and 1,214,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,174 and 1,214,622 is: 2,573,924.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,174 : 1,214,622 = 1,214,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,174/1,214,622 = 1,214,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,174x = 1,214,622 × 1,214,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,174x = 1,475,306,602,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,306,602,884/573,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,924.50
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