Finding the Third Proportional to 577,446 and 1,218,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,446 and 1,218,084 is: 2,569,467.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,446 : 1,218,084 = 1,218,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,446/1,218,084 = 1,218,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,446x = 1,218,084 × 1,218,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,446x = 1,483,728,631,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,483,728,631,056/577,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,569,467.33
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