Finding the Third Proportional to 574,080 and 1,257,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,080 and 1,257,600 is: 2,754,943.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,080 : 1,257,600 = 1,257,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,080/1,257,600 = 1,257,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,080x = 1,257,600 × 1,257,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,080x = 1,581,557,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,557,760,000/574,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,754,943.14
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