Finding the Third Proportional to 578,972 and 1,256,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 578,972 and 1,256,972 is: 2,728,937.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,972 : 1,256,972 = 1,256,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,972/1,256,972 = 1,256,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,972x = 1,256,972 × 1,256,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,972x = 1,579,978,608,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,978,608,784/578,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,728,937.86
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