Finding the Third Proportional to 581,650 and 1,230,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,650 and 1,230,364 is: 2,602,588.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,650 : 1,230,364 = 1,230,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,650/1,230,364 = 1,230,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,650x = 1,230,364 × 1,230,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,650x = 1,513,795,572,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,513,795,572,496/581,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,588.45
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