Finding the Third Proportional to 582,098 and 1,249,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,098 and 1,249,244 is: 2,681,010.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,098 : 1,249,244 = 1,249,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,098/1,249,244 = 1,249,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,098x = 1,249,244 × 1,249,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,098x = 1,560,610,571,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,560,610,571,536/582,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,681,010.02
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