Finding the Third Proportional to 581,181 and 1,254,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,181 and 1,254,107 is: 2,706,186.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,181 : 1,254,107 = 1,254,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,181/1,254,107 = 1,254,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,181x = 1,254,107 × 1,254,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,181x = 1,572,784,367,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,572,784,367,449/581,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,186.83
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