Finding the Third Proportional to 582,987 and 1,274,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 582,987 and 1,274,982 is: 2,788,362.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,987 : 1,274,982 = 1,274,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,987/1,274,982 = 1,274,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,987x = 1,274,982 × 1,274,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,987x = 1,625,579,100,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,579,100,324/582,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,788,362.52
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