Finding the Third Proportional to 582,444 and 1,245,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,444 and 1,245,848 is: 2,664,869.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,444 : 1,245,848 = 1,245,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,444/1,245,848 = 1,245,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,444x = 1,245,848 × 1,245,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,444x = 1,552,137,239,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,137,239,104/582,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,869.48
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