Finding the Third Proportional to 576,022 and 1,256,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,022 and 1,256,864 is: 2,742,442.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,022 : 1,256,864 = 1,256,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,022/1,256,864 = 1,256,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,022x = 1,256,864 × 1,256,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,022x = 1,579,707,114,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,707,114,496/576,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,742,442.33
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