Finding the Third Proportional to 576,659 and 1,238,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,659 and 1,238,560 is: 2,660,204.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,659 : 1,238,560 = 1,238,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,659/1,238,560 = 1,238,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,659x = 1,238,560 × 1,238,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,659x = 1,534,030,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,030,873,600/576,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,204.51
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