Finding the Third Proportional to 574,652 and 1,208,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,652 and 1,208,857 is: 2,542,991.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,652 : 1,208,857 = 1,208,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,652/1,208,857 = 1,208,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,652x = 1,208,857 × 1,208,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,652x = 1,461,335,246,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,461,335,246,449/574,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,542,991.67
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