Finding the Third Proportional to 582,282 and 1,234,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,282 and 1,234,548 is: 2,617,475.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,282 : 1,234,548 = 1,234,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,282/1,234,548 = 1,234,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,282x = 1,234,548 × 1,234,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,282x = 1,524,108,764,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,108,764,304/582,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,475.32
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