Finding the Third Proportional to 575,508 and 1,173,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,508 and 1,173,864 is: 2,394,331.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,508 : 1,173,864 = 1,173,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,508/1,173,864 = 1,173,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,508x = 1,173,864 × 1,173,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,508x = 1,377,956,690,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,956,690,496/575,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,394,331.08
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