Finding the Third Proportional to 574,028 and 1,251,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,028 and 1,251,393 is: 2,728,062.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,028 : 1,251,393 = 1,251,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,028/1,251,393 = 1,251,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,028x = 1,251,393 × 1,251,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,028x = 1,565,984,440,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,984,440,449/574,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,728,062.81
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