Finding the Third Proportional to 581,744 and 1,268,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,744 and 1,268,608 is: 2,766,450.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,744 : 1,268,608 = 1,268,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,744/1,268,608 = 1,268,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,744x = 1,268,608 × 1,268,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,744x = 1,609,366,257,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,609,366,257,664/581,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766,450.98
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