Finding the Third Proportional to 582,278 and 1,273,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,278 and 1,273,174 is: 2,783,845.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,278 : 1,273,174 = 1,273,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,278/1,273,174 = 1,273,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,278x = 1,273,174 × 1,273,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,278x = 1,620,972,034,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,620,972,034,276/582,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,845.58
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