Finding the Third Proportional to 576,898 and 1,262,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,898 and 1,262,551 is: 2,763,114.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,898 : 1,262,551 = 1,262,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,898/1,262,551 = 1,262,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,898x = 1,262,551 × 1,262,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,898x = 1,594,035,027,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,594,035,027,601/576,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,763,114.15
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