Finding the Third Proportional to 578,340 and 1,226,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,340 and 1,226,664 is: 2,601,764.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,340 : 1,226,664 = 1,226,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,340/1,226,664 = 1,226,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,340x = 1,226,664 × 1,226,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,340x = 1,504,704,568,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,504,704,568,896/578,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,764.65
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