Finding the Third Proportional to 576,351 and 1,252,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,351 and 1,252,372 is: 2,721,320.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,351 : 1,252,372 = 1,252,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,351/1,252,372 = 1,252,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,351x = 1,252,372 × 1,252,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,351x = 1,568,435,626,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,435,626,384/576,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,721,320.21
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