Finding the Third Proportional to 578,944 and 1,220,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,944 and 1,220,096 is: 2,571,292.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,944 : 1,220,096 = 1,220,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,944/1,220,096 = 1,220,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,944x = 1,220,096 × 1,220,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,944x = 1,488,634,249,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,634,249,216/578,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,292.30
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