Finding the Third Proportional to 582,102 and 1,272,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,102 and 1,272,418 is: 2,781,381.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,102 : 1,272,418 = 1,272,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,102/1,272,418 = 1,272,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,102x = 1,272,418 × 1,272,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,102x = 1,619,047,566,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,619,047,566,724/582,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,381.21
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