Finding the Third Proportional to 582,604 and 1,246,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,604 and 1,246,163 is: 2,665,485.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,604 : 1,246,163 = 1,246,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,604/1,246,163 = 1,246,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,604x = 1,246,163 × 1,246,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,604x = 1,552,922,222,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,922,222,569/582,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,485.00
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