Finding the Third Proportional to 579,297 and 1,211,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,297 and 1,211,562 is: 2,533,903.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,297 : 1,211,562 = 1,211,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,297/1,211,562 = 1,211,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,297x = 1,211,562 × 1,211,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,297x = 1,467,882,479,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,882,479,844/579,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,903.13
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