Finding the Third Proportional to 582,780 and 1,268,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,780 and 1,268,106 is: 2,759,348.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,780 : 1,268,106 = 1,268,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,780/1,268,106 = 1,268,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,780x = 1,268,106 × 1,268,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,780x = 1,608,092,827,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,092,827,236/582,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,759,348.00
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