Finding the Third Proportional to 575,424 and 1,344,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,424 and 1,344,006 is: 3,139,167.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,424 : 1,344,006 = 1,344,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,424/1,344,006 = 1,344,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,424x = 1,344,006 × 1,344,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,424x = 1,806,352,128,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,352,128,036/575,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,139,167.17
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