Finding the Third Proportional to 574,374 and 1,253,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,374 and 1,253,194 is: 2,734,272.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,374 : 1,253,194 = 1,253,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,374/1,253,194 = 1,253,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,374x = 1,253,194 × 1,253,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,374x = 1,570,495,201,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,495,201,636/574,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,734,272.79
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