Finding the Third Proportional to 578,886 and 1,240,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,886 and 1,240,842 is: 2,659,744.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,886 : 1,240,842 = 1,240,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,886/1,240,842 = 1,240,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,886x = 1,240,842 × 1,240,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,886x = 1,539,688,868,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,539,688,868,964/578,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,659,744.52
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