Finding the Third Proportional to 574,176 and 1,257,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,176 and 1,257,216 is: 2,752,800.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,176 : 1,257,216 = 1,257,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,176/1,257,216 = 1,257,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,176x = 1,257,216 × 1,257,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,176x = 1,580,592,070,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,580,592,070,656/574,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,752,800.66
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