Finding the Third Proportional to 582,570 and 1,246,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,570 and 1,246,098 is: 2,665,362.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,570 : 1,246,098 = 1,246,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,570/1,246,098 = 1,246,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,570x = 1,246,098 × 1,246,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,570x = 1,552,760,225,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,760,225,604/582,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,362.49
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