Finding the Third Proportional to 574,913 and 1,209,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,913 and 1,209,402 is: 2,544,129.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,913 : 1,209,402 = 1,209,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,913/1,209,402 = 1,209,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,913x = 1,209,402 × 1,209,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,913x = 1,462,653,197,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,653,197,604/574,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,129.63
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