Finding the Third Proportional to 573,312 and 1,338,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,312 and 1,338,780 is: 3,126,276.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,312 : 1,338,780 = 1,338,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,312/1,338,780 = 1,338,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,312x = 1,338,780 × 1,338,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,312x = 1,792,331,888,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,331,888,400/573,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,276.60
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