Finding the Third Proportional to 582,356 and 1,234,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,356 and 1,234,686 is: 2,617,727.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,356 : 1,234,686 = 1,234,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,356/1,234,686 = 1,234,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,356x = 1,234,686 × 1,234,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,356x = 1,524,449,518,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,449,518,596/582,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,727.85
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