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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,609 : 1,246,170 = 1,246,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,609/1,246,170 = 1,246,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,609x = 1,246,170 × 1,246,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,609x = 1,552,939,668,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,939,668,900/582,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665,492.07

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