Finding the Third Proportional to 574,654 and 1,208,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,654 and 1,208,861 is: 2,542,999.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,654 : 1,208,861 = 1,208,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,654/1,208,861 = 1,208,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,654x = 1,208,861 × 1,208,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,654x = 1,461,344,917,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,461,344,917,321/574,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,542,999.64
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