Finding the Third Proportional to 574,378 and 1,253,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,378 and 1,253,202 is: 2,734,288.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,378 : 1,253,202 = 1,253,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,378/1,253,202 = 1,253,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,378x = 1,253,202 × 1,253,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,378x = 1,570,515,252,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,515,252,804/574,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,734,288.66
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