Finding the Third Proportional to 576,207 and 1,244,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,207 and 1,244,736 is: 2,688,908.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,207 : 1,244,736 = 1,244,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,207/1,244,736 = 1,244,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,207x = 1,244,736 × 1,244,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,207x = 1,549,367,709,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,367,709,696/576,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,688,908.17
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