Finding the Third Proportional to 582,360 and 1,234,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,360 and 1,234,694 is: 2,617,743.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,360 : 1,234,694 = 1,234,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,360/1,234,694 = 1,234,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,360x = 1,234,694 × 1,234,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,360x = 1,524,469,273,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,469,273,636/582,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,743.79
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