Finding the Third Proportional to 582,336 and 1,267,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,336 and 1,267,232 is: 2,757,646.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,336 : 1,267,232 = 1,267,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,336/1,267,232 = 1,267,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,336x = 1,267,232 × 1,267,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,336x = 1,605,876,941,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,605,876,941,824/582,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,757,646.69
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