Finding the Third Proportional to 582,410 and 1,245,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,410 and 1,245,785 is: 2,664,755.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,410 : 1,245,785 = 1,245,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,410/1,245,785 = 1,245,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,410x = 1,245,785 × 1,245,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,410x = 1,551,980,266,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,980,266,225/582,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,755.53
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