Finding the Third Proportional to 576,722 and 1,258,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,722 and 1,258,420 is: 2,745,899.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,722 : 1,258,420 = 1,258,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,722/1,258,420 = 1,258,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,722x = 1,258,420 × 1,258,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,722x = 1,583,620,896,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,620,896,400/576,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,745,899.92
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