Finding the Third Proportional to 574,096 and 1,235,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,096 and 1,235,944 is: 2,660,805.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,096 : 1,235,944 = 1,235,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,096/1,235,944 = 1,235,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,096x = 1,235,944 × 1,235,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,096x = 1,527,557,571,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,557,571,136/574,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,805.11
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