Finding the Third Proportional to 582,266 and 1,258,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,266 and 1,258,024 is: 2,718,043.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,266 : 1,258,024 = 1,258,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,266/1,258,024 = 1,258,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,266x = 1,258,024 × 1,258,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,266x = 1,582,624,384,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,582,624,384,576/582,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,043.62
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