Finding the Third Proportional to 577,119 and 1,252,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,119 and 1,252,807 is: 2,719,587.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,119 : 1,252,807 = 1,252,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,119/1,252,807 = 1,252,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,119x = 1,252,807 × 1,252,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,119x = 1,569,525,379,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,525,379,249/577,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,719,587.09
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