Finding the Third Proportional to 575,872 and 1,345,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,872 and 1,345,313 is: 3,142,828.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,872 : 1,345,313 = 1,345,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,872/1,345,313 = 1,345,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,872x = 1,345,313 × 1,345,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,872x = 1,809,867,067,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,867,067,969/575,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,142,828.73
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