Finding the Third Proportional to 581,022 and 1,258,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,022 and 1,258,525 is: 2,726,033.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,022 : 1,258,525 = 1,258,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,022/1,258,525 = 1,258,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,022x = 1,258,525 × 1,258,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,022x = 1,583,885,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,885,175,625/581,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,726,033.05
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