Finding the Third Proportional to 582,384 and 1,273,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,384 and 1,273,368 is: 2,784,187.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,384 : 1,273,368 = 1,273,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,384/1,273,368 = 1,273,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,384x = 1,273,368 × 1,273,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,384x = 1,621,466,063,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,621,466,063,424/582,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,187.17
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