Finding the Third Proportional to 579,568 and 1,244,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,568 and 1,244,835 is: 2,673,740.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,568 : 1,244,835 = 1,244,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,568/1,244,835 = 1,244,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,568x = 1,244,835 × 1,244,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,568x = 1,549,614,177,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,549,614,177,225/579,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,673,740.06
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