Finding the Third Proportional to 581,825 and 1,233,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,825 and 1,233,625 is: 2,615,615.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,825 : 1,233,625 = 1,233,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,825/1,233,625 = 1,233,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,825x = 1,233,625 × 1,233,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,825x = 1,521,830,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,521,830,640,625/581,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,615.76
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