Finding the Third Proportional to 579,658 and 1,236,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,658 and 1,236,354 is: 2,637,022.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,658 : 1,236,354 = 1,236,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,658/1,236,354 = 1,236,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,658x = 1,236,354 × 1,236,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,658x = 1,528,571,213,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,571,213,316/579,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,022.54
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