Finding the Third Proportional to 575,518 and 1,344,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,518 and 1,344,223 is: 3,139,668.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,518 : 1,344,223 = 1,344,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,518/1,344,223 = 1,344,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,518x = 1,344,223 × 1,344,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,518x = 1,806,935,473,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,935,473,729/575,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,139,668.04
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