Finding the Third Proportional to 582,111 and 1,272,435.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,111 and 1,272,435.75 is: 2,781,415.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,111 : 1,272,435.75 = 1,272,435.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,111/1,272,435.75 = 1,272,435.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,111x = 1,272,435.75 × 1,272,435.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,111x = 1,619,092,737,878.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,619,092,737,878.06/582,111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,415.81
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