Finding the Third Proportional to 582,474 and 1,245,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,474 and 1,245,927 is: 2,665,070.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,474 : 1,245,927 = 1,245,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,474/1,245,927 = 1,245,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,474x = 1,245,927 × 1,245,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,474x = 1,552,334,089,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,334,089,329/582,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,070.18
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