Finding the Third Proportional to 581,672 and 1,230,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,672 and 1,230,410 is: 2,602,684.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,672 : 1,230,410 = 1,230,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,672/1,230,410 = 1,230,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,672x = 1,230,410 × 1,230,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,672x = 1,513,908,768,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,513,908,768,100/581,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,684.62
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