Finding the Third Proportional to 581,652 and 1,230,368.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,652 and 1,230,368.63 is: 2,602,599.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,652 : 1,230,368.63 = 1,230,368.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,652/1,230,368.63 = 1,230,368.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,652x = 1,230,368.63 × 1,230,368.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,652x = 1,513,806,953,384.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,513,806,953,384.39/581,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,599.07
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