Finding the Third Proportional to 577,008 and 1,255,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,008 and 1,255,608 is: 2,732,286.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,008 : 1,255,608 = 1,255,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,008/1,255,608 = 1,255,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,008x = 1,255,608 × 1,255,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,008x = 1,576,551,449,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,551,449,664/577,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732,286.99
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