Finding the Third Proportional to 577,192 and 1,237,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,192 and 1,237,328 is: 2,652,463.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,192 : 1,237,328 = 1,237,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,192/1,237,328 = 1,237,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,192x = 1,237,328 × 1,237,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,192x = 1,530,980,579,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,980,579,584/577,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,652,463.27
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