Finding the Third Proportional to 581,503 and 1,232,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,503 and 1,232,044 is: 2,610,360.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,503 : 1,232,044 = 1,232,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,503/1,232,044 = 1,232,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,503x = 1,232,044 × 1,232,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,503x = 1,517,932,417,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,517,932,417,936/581,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,610,360.42
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