Finding the Third Proportional to 582,320 and 1,273,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,320 and 1,273,264 is: 2,784,038.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,320 : 1,273,264 = 1,273,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,320/1,273,264 = 1,273,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,320x = 1,273,264 × 1,273,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,320x = 1,621,201,213,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,201,213,696/582,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,038.35
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