Finding the Third Proportional to 582,609 and 1,246,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,609 and 1,246,170 is: 2,665,492.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,609 : 1,246,170 = 1,246,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,609/1,246,170 = 1,246,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,609x = 1,246,170 × 1,246,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,609x = 1,552,939,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,939,668,900/582,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,492.07
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