Finding the Third Proportional to 574,100 and 1,235,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,100 and 1,235,952 is: 2,660,821.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,100 : 1,235,952 = 1,235,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,100/1,235,952 = 1,235,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,100x = 1,235,952 × 1,235,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,100x = 1,527,577,346,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,577,346,304/574,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,821.02
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