Finding the Third Proportional to 575,514 and 1,173,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,514 and 1,173,876 is: 2,394,355.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,514 : 1,173,876 = 1,173,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,514/1,173,876 = 1,173,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,514x = 1,173,876 × 1,173,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,514x = 1,377,984,863,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,984,863,376/575,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,394,355.07
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