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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,291 and 1,234,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,291 and 1,234,566 is: 2,617,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,291 : 1,234,566 = 1,234,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,291/1,234,566 = 1,234,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,291x = 1,234,566 × 1,234,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,291x = 1,524,153,208,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,153,208,356/582,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617,511.19

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