Finding the Third Proportional to 582,296 and 1,234,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,296 and 1,234,580 is: 2,617,548.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,296 : 1,234,580 = 1,234,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,296/1,234,580 = 1,234,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,296x = 1,234,580 × 1,234,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,296x = 1,524,187,776,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,187,776,400/582,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,548.08
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