Finding the Third Proportional to 575,674 and 1,253,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,674 and 1,253,474 is: 2,729,317.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,674 : 1,253,474 = 1,253,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,674/1,253,474 = 1,253,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,674x = 1,253,474 × 1,253,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,674x = 1,571,197,068,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,571,197,068,676/575,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,317.41
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