Finding the Third Proportional to 579,992 and 1,277,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 579,992 and 1,277,757 is: 2,814,974.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,992 : 1,277,757 = 1,277,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,992/1,277,757 = 1,277,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,992x = 1,277,757 × 1,277,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,992x = 1,632,662,951,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,662,951,049/579,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,974.95
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