Finding the Third Proportional to 582,368 and 1,234,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,368 and 1,234,720 is: 2,617,818.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,368 : 1,234,720 = 1,234,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,368/1,234,720 = 1,234,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,368x = 1,234,720 × 1,234,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,368x = 1,524,533,478,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,533,478,400/582,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,818.08
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