Finding the Third Proportional to 581,370 and 1,233,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,370 and 1,233,102 is: 2,615,443.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,370 : 1,233,102 = 1,233,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,370/1,233,102 = 1,233,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,370x = 1,233,102 × 1,233,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,370x = 1,520,540,542,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,540,542,404/581,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,443.77
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