Finding the Third Proportional to 577,128 and 1,259,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,128 and 1,259,232 is: 2,747,510.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,128 : 1,259,232 = 1,259,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,128/1,259,232 = 1,259,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,128x = 1,259,232 × 1,259,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,128x = 1,585,665,229,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,665,229,824/577,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,747,510.48
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