Finding the Third Proportional to 577,266 and 1,266,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,266 and 1,266,066 is: 2,776,749.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,266 : 1,266,066 = 1,266,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,266/1,266,066 = 1,266,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,266x = 1,266,066 × 1,266,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,266x = 1,602,923,116,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,923,116,356/577,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,776,749.57
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