Finding the Third Proportional to 582,305 and 1,234,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,305 and 1,234,594 is: 2,617,566.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,305 : 1,234,594 = 1,234,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,305/1,234,594 = 1,234,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,305x = 1,234,594 × 1,234,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,305x = 1,524,222,344,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,222,344,836/582,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,566.99
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