Finding the Third Proportional to 582,648 and 1,271,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,648 and 1,271,220 is: 2,773,544.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,648 : 1,271,220 = 1,271,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,648/1,271,220 = 1,271,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,648x = 1,271,220 × 1,271,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,648x = 1,616,000,288,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,000,288,400/582,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,773,544.73
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