Finding the Third Proportional to 575,874 and 1,256,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,874 and 1,256,562 is: 2,741,829.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,874 : 1,256,562 = 1,256,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,874/1,256,562 = 1,256,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,874x = 1,256,562 × 1,256,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,874x = 1,578,948,059,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,948,059,844/575,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,829.05
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