Finding the Third Proportional to 581,403 and 1,251,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,403 and 1,251,510 is: 2,693,961.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,403 : 1,251,510 = 1,251,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,403/1,251,510 = 1,251,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,403x = 1,251,510 × 1,251,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,403x = 1,566,277,280,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,277,280,100/581,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,693,961.47
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