Finding the Third Proportional to 575,426 and 1,344,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,426 and 1,344,011 is: 3,139,179.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,426 : 1,344,011 = 1,344,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,426/1,344,011 = 1,344,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,426x = 1,344,011 × 1,344,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,426x = 1,806,365,568,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,365,568,121/575,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,139,179.61
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