Finding the Third Proportional to 582,290 and 1,234,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,290 and 1,234,567 is: 2,617,519.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,290 : 1,234,567 = 1,234,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,290/1,234,567 = 1,234,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,290x = 1,234,567 × 1,234,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,290x = 1,524,155,677,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,155,677,489/582,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,519.93
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