Finding the Third Proportional to 573,956 and 1,251,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 573,956 and 1,251,253 is: 2,727,794.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,956 : 1,251,253 = 1,251,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,956/1,251,253 = 1,251,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,956x = 1,251,253 × 1,251,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,956x = 1,565,634,070,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,634,070,009/573,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,727,794.59
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