Finding the Third Proportional to 581,484 and 1,233,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,484 and 1,233,420 is: 2,616,279.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,484 : 1,233,420 = 1,233,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,484/1,233,420 = 1,233,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,484x = 1,233,420 × 1,233,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,484x = 1,521,324,896,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,521,324,896,400/581,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,616,279.89
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