Finding the Third Proportional to 574,848 and 1,177,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,848 and 1,177,344 is: 2,411,313.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,848 : 1,177,344 = 1,177,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,848/1,177,344 = 1,177,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,848x = 1,177,344 × 1,177,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,848x = 1,386,138,894,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,138,894,336/574,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,313.76
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