Finding the Third Proportional to 582,390 and 1,245,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,390 and 1,245,753 is: 2,664,710.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,390 : 1,245,753 = 1,245,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,390/1,245,753 = 1,245,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,390x = 1,245,753 × 1,245,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,390x = 1,551,900,537,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,900,537,009/582,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,710.14
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