Finding the Third Proportional to 574,140 and 1,189,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,140 and 1,189,752 is: 2,465,443.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,140 : 1,189,752 = 1,189,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,140/1,189,752 = 1,189,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,140x = 1,189,752 × 1,189,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,140x = 1,415,509,821,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,415,509,821,504/574,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,465,443.66
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