Finding the Third Proportional to 576,272 and 1,339,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,272 and 1,339,712 is: 3,114,550.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,272 : 1,339,712 = 1,339,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,272/1,339,712 = 1,339,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,272x = 1,339,712 × 1,339,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,272x = 1,794,828,242,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,794,828,242,944/576,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,114,550.50
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