Finding the Third Proportional to 582,469 and 1,245,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,469 and 1,245,919 is: 2,665,058.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,469 : 1,245,919 = 1,245,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,469/1,245,919 = 1,245,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,469x = 1,245,919 × 1,245,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,469x = 1,552,314,154,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,314,154,561/582,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,058.83
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