Finding the Third Proportional to 574,752 and 1,241,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,752 and 1,241,280 is: 2,680,766.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,752 : 1,241,280 = 1,241,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,752/1,241,280 = 1,241,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,752x = 1,241,280 × 1,241,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,752x = 1,540,776,038,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,776,038,400/574,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,766.73
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