Finding the Third Proportional to 582,292 and 1,273,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,292 and 1,273,204 is: 2,783,909.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,292 : 1,273,204 = 1,273,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,292/1,273,204 = 1,273,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,292x = 1,273,204 × 1,273,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,292x = 1,621,048,425,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,048,425,616/582,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,909.83
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