Finding the Third Proportional to 583,130 and 1,212,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,130 and 1,212,813 is: 2,522,448.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,130 : 1,212,813 = 1,212,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,130/1,212,813 = 1,212,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,130x = 1,212,813 × 1,212,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,130x = 1,470,915,372,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,915,372,969/583,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,522,448.46
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