Finding the Third Proportional to 575,514 and 1,344,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,514 and 1,344,213 is: 3,139,643.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,514 : 1,344,213 = 1,344,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,514/1,344,213 = 1,344,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,514x = 1,344,213 × 1,344,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,514x = 1,806,908,589,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,908,589,369/575,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,139,643.15
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