Finding the Third Proportional to 579,268 and 1,211,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,268 and 1,211,471 is: 2,533,649.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,268 : 1,211,471 = 1,211,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,268/1,211,471 = 1,211,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,268x = 1,211,471 × 1,211,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,268x = 1,467,661,983,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,661,983,841/579,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,649.34
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