Finding the Third Proportional to 582,256 and 1,273,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,256 and 1,273,130 is: 2,783,758.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,256 : 1,273,130 = 1,273,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,256/1,273,130 = 1,273,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,256x = 1,273,130 × 1,273,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,256x = 1,620,859,996,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,620,859,996,900/582,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,758.34
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