Finding the Third Proportional to 582,773 and 1,268,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,773 and 1,268,092 is: 2,759,320.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,773 : 1,268,092 = 1,268,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,773/1,268,092 = 1,268,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,773x = 1,268,092 × 1,268,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,773x = 1,608,057,320,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,057,320,464/582,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,759,320.22
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