Finding the Third Proportional to 582,068 and 1,249,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,068 and 1,249,186 is: 2,680,899.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,068 : 1,249,186 = 1,249,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,068/1,249,186 = 1,249,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,068x = 1,249,186 × 1,249,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,068x = 1,560,465,662,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,560,465,662,596/582,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,899.25
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