Finding the Third Proportional to 577,848 and 1,244,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,848 and 1,244,634 is: 2,680,832.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,848 : 1,244,634 = 1,244,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,848/1,244,634 = 1,244,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,848x = 1,244,634 × 1,244,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,848x = 1,549,113,793,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,113,793,956/577,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,832.67
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