Finding the Third Proportional to 574,020 and 1,251,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,020 and 1,251,378 is: 2,728,035.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,020 : 1,251,378 = 1,251,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,020/1,251,378 = 1,251,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,020x = 1,251,378 × 1,251,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,020x = 1,565,946,898,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,946,898,884/574,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,728,035.43
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