Finding the Third Proportional to 574,641 and 1,235,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,641 and 1,235,763 is: 2,657,503.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,641 : 1,235,763 = 1,235,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,641/1,235,763 = 1,235,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,641x = 1,235,763 × 1,235,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,641x = 1,527,110,192,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,110,192,169/574,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,503.02
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