Finding the Third Proportional to 574,240 and 1,177,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,240 and 1,177,136 is: 2,413,014.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,240 : 1,177,136 = 1,177,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,240/1,177,136 = 1,177,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,240x = 1,177,136 × 1,177,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,240x = 1,385,649,162,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,649,162,496/574,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,413,014.01
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