Finding the Third Proportional to 574,634 and 1,165,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,634 and 1,165,702 is: 2,364,742.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,634 : 1,165,702 = 1,165,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,634/1,165,702 = 1,165,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,634x = 1,165,702 × 1,165,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,634x = 1,358,861,152,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,861,152,804/574,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,364,742.00
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