Finding the Third Proportional to 582,702 and 1,267,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,702 and 1,267,950 is: 2,759,038.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,702 : 1,267,950 = 1,267,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,702/1,267,950 = 1,267,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,702x = 1,267,950 × 1,267,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,702x = 1,607,697,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,607,697,202,500/582,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,759,038.42
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