Finding the Third Proportional to 575,266 and 1,254,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,266 and 1,254,348 is: 2,735,063.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,266 : 1,254,348 = 1,254,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,266/1,254,348 = 1,254,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,266x = 1,254,348 × 1,254,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,266x = 1,573,388,905,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,388,905,104/575,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,735,063.27
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