Finding the Third Proportional to 581,962 and 1,255,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,962 and 1,255,670 is: 2,709,295.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,962 : 1,255,670 = 1,255,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,962/1,255,670 = 1,255,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,962x = 1,255,670 × 1,255,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,962x = 1,576,707,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,707,148,900/581,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,295.71
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