Finding the Third Proportional to 582,314 and 1,234,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,314 and 1,234,609 is: 2,617,590.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,314 : 1,234,609 = 1,234,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,314/1,234,609 = 1,234,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,314x = 1,234,609 × 1,234,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,314x = 1,524,259,382,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,259,382,881/582,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,590.14
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