Finding the Third Proportional to 582,669 and 1,246,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,669 and 1,246,293 is: 2,665,743.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,669 : 1,246,293 = 1,246,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,669/1,246,293 = 1,246,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,669x = 1,246,293 × 1,246,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,669x = 1,553,246,241,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,246,241,849/582,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,743.74
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