Finding the Third Proportional to 573,704 and 1,246,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,704 and 1,246,912 is: 2,710,090.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,704 : 1,246,912 = 1,246,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,704/1,246,912 = 1,246,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,704x = 1,246,912 × 1,246,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,704x = 1,554,789,535,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,554,789,535,744/573,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,710,090.11
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