Finding the Third Proportional to 575,568 and 1,221,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,568 and 1,221,273 is: 2,591,366.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,568 : 1,221,273 = 1,221,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,568/1,221,273 = 1,221,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,568x = 1,221,273 × 1,221,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,568x = 1,491,507,740,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,507,740,529/575,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,591,366.69
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