Finding the Third Proportional to 581,084 and 1,265,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,084 and 1,265,092 is: 2,754,262.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,084 : 1,265,092 = 1,265,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,084/1,265,092 = 1,265,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,084x = 1,265,092 × 1,265,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,084x = 1,600,457,768,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,457,768,464/581,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,754,262.32
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