Finding the Third Proportional to 579,620 and 1,175,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,620 and 1,175,612 is: 2,384,430.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,620 : 1,175,612 = 1,175,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,620/1,175,612 = 1,175,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,620x = 1,175,612 × 1,175,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,620x = 1,382,063,574,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,382,063,574,544/579,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,384,430.45
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