Finding the Third Proportional to 575,001 and 1,260,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,001 and 1,260,719 is: 2,764,190.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,001 : 1,260,719 = 1,260,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,001/1,260,719 = 1,260,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,001x = 1,260,719 × 1,260,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,001x = 1,589,412,396,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,589,412,396,961/575,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,764,190.67
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