Finding the Third Proportional to 582,364 and 1,234,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,364 and 1,234,708 is: 2,617,785.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,364 : 1,234,708 = 1,234,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,364/1,234,708 = 1,234,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,364x = 1,234,708 × 1,234,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,364x = 1,524,503,845,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,503,845,264/582,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,785.17
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