Finding the Third Proportional to 579,324 and 1,211,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,324 and 1,211,610 is: 2,533,985.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,324 : 1,211,610 = 1,211,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,324/1,211,610 = 1,211,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,324x = 1,211,610 × 1,211,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,324x = 1,467,998,792,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,998,792,100/579,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,533,985.80
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