Finding the Third Proportional to 575,044 and 1,247,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,044 and 1,247,828 is: 2,707,748.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,044 : 1,247,828 = 1,247,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,044/1,247,828 = 1,247,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,044x = 1,247,828 × 1,247,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,044x = 1,557,074,717,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,074,717,584/575,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,707,748.83
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