Finding the Third Proportional to 575,520 and 1,344,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,520 and 1,344,228 is: 3,139,680.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,520 : 1,344,228 = 1,344,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,520/1,344,228 = 1,344,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,520x = 1,344,228 × 1,344,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,520x = 1,806,948,915,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,806,948,915,984/575,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,139,680.49
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