Finding the Third Proportional to 579,564 and 1,244,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,564 and 1,244,824 is: 2,673,711.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,564 : 1,244,824 = 1,244,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,564/1,244,824 = 1,244,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,564x = 1,244,824 × 1,244,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,564x = 1,549,586,790,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,586,790,976/579,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,673,711.26
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