Finding the Third Proportional to 576,360 and 1,252,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,360 and 1,252,389 is: 2,721,351.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,360 : 1,252,389 = 1,252,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,360/1,252,389 = 1,252,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,360x = 1,252,389 × 1,252,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,360x = 1,568,478,207,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,478,207,321/576,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,721,351.60
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