Finding the Third Proportional to 578,274 and 1,253,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,274 and 1,253,081 is: 2,715,342.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,274 : 1,253,081 = 1,253,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,274/1,253,081 = 1,253,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,274x = 1,253,081 × 1,253,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,274x = 1,570,211,992,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,211,992,561/578,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,715,342.54
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