Finding the Third Proportional to 582,294 and 1,234,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,294 and 1,234,571 is: 2,617,518.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,294 : 1,234,571 = 1,234,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,294/1,234,571 = 1,234,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,294x = 1,234,571 × 1,234,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,294x = 1,524,165,554,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,165,554,041/582,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,518.91
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