Finding the Third Proportional to 583,134 and 1,280,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,134 and 1,280,412 is: 2,811,454.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,134 : 1,280,412 = 1,280,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,134/1,280,412 = 1,280,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,134x = 1,280,412 × 1,280,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,134x = 1,639,454,889,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,454,889,744/583,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,811,454.81
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