Finding the Third Proportional to 575,166 and 1,209,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,166 and 1,209,808 is: 2,544,718.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,166 : 1,209,808 = 1,209,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,166/1,209,808 = 1,209,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,166x = 1,209,808 × 1,209,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,166x = 1,463,635,396,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,635,396,864/575,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,718.22
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