Finding the Third Proportional to 581,216 and 1,254,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,216 and 1,254,232 is: 2,706,563.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,216 : 1,254,232 = 1,254,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,216/1,254,232 = 1,254,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,216x = 1,254,232 × 1,254,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,216x = 1,573,097,909,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,097,909,824/581,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,563.33
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