Finding the Third Proportional to 581,498 and 1,232,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,498 and 1,232,054 is: 2,610,425.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,498 : 1,232,054 = 1,232,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,498/1,232,054 = 1,232,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,498x = 1,232,054 × 1,232,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,498x = 1,517,957,058,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,517,957,058,916/581,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,610,425.24
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