Finding the Third Proportional to 579,294 and 1,211,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,294 and 1,211,557 is: 2,533,895.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,294 : 1,211,557 = 1,211,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,294/1,211,557 = 1,211,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,294x = 1,211,557 × 1,211,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,294x = 1,467,870,364,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,870,364,249/579,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,895.34
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