Finding the Third Proportional to 575,806 and 1,239,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,806 and 1,239,092 is: 2,666,434.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,806 : 1,239,092 = 1,239,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,806/1,239,092 = 1,239,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,806x = 1,239,092 × 1,239,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,806x = 1,535,348,984,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,535,348,984,464/575,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,434.50
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