Finding the Third Proportional to 575,824 and 1,188,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,824 and 1,188,530 is: 2,453,186.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,824 : 1,188,530 = 1,188,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,824/1,188,530 = 1,188,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,824x = 1,188,530 × 1,188,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,824x = 1,412,603,560,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,412,603,560,900/575,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,453,186.32
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