Finding the Third Proportional to 576,918 and 1,251,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,918 and 1,251,180 is: 2,713,472.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,918 : 1,251,180 = 1,251,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,918/1,251,180 = 1,251,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,918x = 1,251,180 × 1,251,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,918x = 1,565,451,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,451,392,400/576,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,713,472.96
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