Finding the Third Proportional to 575,820 and 1,188,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,820 and 1,188,522 is: 2,453,170.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,820 : 1,188,522 = 1,188,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,820/1,188,522 = 1,188,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,820x = 1,188,522 × 1,188,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,820x = 1,412,584,544,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,412,584,544,484/575,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,170.34
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