Finding the Third Proportional to 576,206 and 1,244,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,206 and 1,244,734 is: 2,688,904.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,206 : 1,244,734 = 1,244,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,206/1,244,734 = 1,244,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,206x = 1,244,734 × 1,244,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,206x = 1,549,362,730,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,362,730,756/576,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,688,904.20
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