Finding the Third Proportional to 582,427 and 1,245,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,427 and 1,245,816 is: 2,664,810.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,427 : 1,245,816 = 1,245,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,427/1,245,816 = 1,245,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,427x = 1,245,816 × 1,245,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,427x = 1,552,057,505,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,057,505,856/582,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,810.36
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