Finding the Third Proportional to 575,598 and 1,235,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,598 and 1,235,772 is: 2,653,123.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,598 : 1,235,772 = 1,235,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,598/1,235,772 = 1,235,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,598x = 1,235,772 × 1,235,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,598x = 1,527,132,435,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,132,435,984/575,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,653,123.25
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