Finding the Third Proportional to 577,562 and 1,349,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,562 and 1,349,439 is: 3,152,883.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,562 : 1,349,439 = 1,349,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,562/1,349,439 = 1,349,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,562x = 1,349,439 × 1,349,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,562x = 1,820,985,614,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,820,985,614,721/577,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,152,883.35
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