Finding the Third Proportional to 579,664 and 1,236,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,664 and 1,236,366 is: 2,637,046.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,664 : 1,236,366 = 1,236,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,664/1,236,366 = 1,236,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,664x = 1,236,366 × 1,236,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,664x = 1,528,600,885,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,600,885,956/579,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,046.44
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