Finding the Third Proportional to 583,106 and 1,280,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,106 and 1,280,356 is: 2,811,343.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,106 : 1,280,356 = 1,280,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,106/1,280,356 = 1,280,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,106x = 1,280,356 × 1,280,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,106x = 1,639,311,486,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,311,486,736/583,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,811,343.88
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