Finding the Third Proportional to 582,122 and 869,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,122 and 869,589 is: 1,299,014.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,122 : 869,589 = 869,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,122/869,589 = 869,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,122x = 869,589 × 869,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,122x = 756,185,028,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,185,028,921/582,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299,014.69
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