Finding the Third Proportional to 575,418 and 1,265,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,418 and 1,265,044 is: 2,781,171.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,418 : 1,265,044 = 1,265,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,418/1,265,044 = 1,265,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,418x = 1,265,044 × 1,265,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,418x = 1,600,336,321,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,336,321,936/575,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,171.81
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