Finding the Third Proportional to 577,629 and 1,288,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,629 and 1,288,071 is: 2,872,305.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,629 : 1,288,071 = 1,288,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,629/1,288,071 = 1,288,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,629x = 1,288,071 × 1,288,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,629x = 1,659,126,901,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,126,901,041/577,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,872,305.41
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