Finding the Third Proportional to 581,488 and 1,273,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,488 and 1,273,568 is: 2,789,353.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,488 : 1,273,568 = 1,273,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,488/1,273,568 = 1,273,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,488x = 1,273,568 × 1,273,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,488x = 1,621,975,450,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,975,450,624/581,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,353.26
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