Finding the Third Proportional to 573,314 and 1,338,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,314 and 1,338,785 is: 3,126,289.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,314 : 1,338,785 = 1,338,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,314/1,338,785 = 1,338,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,314x = 1,338,785 × 1,338,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,314x = 1,792,345,276,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,792,345,276,225/573,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,289.04
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