Finding the Third Proportional to 579,290 and 1,211,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,290 and 1,211,547 is: 2,533,871.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,290 : 1,211,547 = 1,211,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,290/1,211,547 = 1,211,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,290x = 1,211,547 × 1,211,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,290x = 1,467,846,133,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,846,133,209/579,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,871.00
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