Finding the Third Proportional to 576,606 and 1,238,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,606 and 1,238,463 is: 2,660,032.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,606 : 1,238,463 = 1,238,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,606/1,238,463 = 1,238,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,606x = 1,238,463 × 1,238,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,606x = 1,533,790,602,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,533,790,602,369/576,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,032.33
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