Finding the Third Proportional to 575,997 and 1,256,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,997 and 1,256,808 is: 2,742,316.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,997 : 1,256,808 = 1,256,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,997/1,256,808 = 1,256,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,997x = 1,256,808 × 1,256,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,997x = 1,579,566,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,566,348,864/575,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,742,316.97
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