Finding the Third Proportional to 578,538 and 1,245,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,538 and 1,245,879 is: 2,682,994.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,538 : 1,245,879 = 1,245,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,538/1,245,879 = 1,245,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,538x = 1,245,879 × 1,245,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,538x = 1,552,214,482,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,214,482,641/578,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,682,994.86
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