Finding the Third Proportional to 573,794 and 1,260,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,794 and 1,260,825 is: 2,770,471.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,794 : 1,260,825 = 1,260,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,794/1,260,825 = 1,260,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,794x = 1,260,825 × 1,260,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,794x = 1,589,679,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,589,679,680,625/573,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,770,471.08
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