Finding the Third Proportional to 582,352 and 1,234,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,352 and 1,234,678 is: 2,617,711.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,352 : 1,234,678 = 1,234,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,352/1,234,678 = 1,234,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,352x = 1,234,678 × 1,234,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,352x = 1,524,429,763,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,429,763,684/582,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,711.91
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