Finding the Third Proportional to 582,312 and 1,234,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,312 and 1,234,605 is: 2,617,582.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,312 : 1,234,605 = 1,234,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,312/1,234,605 = 1,234,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,312x = 1,234,605 × 1,234,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,312x = 1,524,249,506,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,249,506,025/582,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,582.17
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