Finding the Third Proportional to 581,179 and 1,254,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,179 and 1,254,103 is: 2,706,178.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,179 : 1,254,103 = 1,254,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,179/1,254,103 = 1,254,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,179x = 1,254,103 × 1,254,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,179x = 1,572,774,334,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,572,774,334,609/581,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,178.88
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