Finding the Third Proportional to 576,000 and 1,256,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,000 and 1,256,004 is: 2,738,795.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,000 : 1,256,004 = 1,256,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,000/1,256,004 = 1,256,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,000x = 1,256,004 × 1,256,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,000x = 1,577,546,048,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,546,048,016/576,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,738,795.22
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