Finding the Third Proportional to 575,328 and 1,251,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,328 and 1,251,042 is: 2,720,371.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,328 : 1,251,042 = 1,251,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,328/1,251,042 = 1,251,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,328x = 1,251,042 × 1,251,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,328x = 1,565,106,085,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,106,085,764/575,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,720,371.83
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