Finding the Third Proportional to 579,000 and 1,275,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,000 and 1,275,795 is: 2,811,144.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,000 : 1,275,795 = 1,275,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,000/1,275,795 = 1,275,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,000x = 1,275,795 × 1,275,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,000x = 1,627,652,882,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,652,882,025/579,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,811,144.87
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