Finding the Third Proportional to 578,350 and 1,226,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,350 and 1,226,684 is: 2,601,804.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,350 : 1,226,684 = 1,226,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,350/1,226,684 = 1,226,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,350x = 1,226,684 × 1,226,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,350x = 1,504,753,635,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,504,753,635,856/578,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,804.51
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