Finding the Third Proportional to 573,312 and 1,246,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,312 and 1,246,128 is: 2,708,533.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,312 : 1,246,128 = 1,246,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,312/1,246,128 = 1,246,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,312x = 1,246,128 × 1,246,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,312x = 1,552,834,992,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,834,992,384/573,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,533.91
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