Finding the Third Proportional to 583,168 and 1,255,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,168 and 1,255,776 is: 2,704,149.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,168 : 1,255,776 = 1,255,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,168/1,255,776 = 1,255,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,168x = 1,255,776 × 1,255,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,168x = 1,576,973,362,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,973,362,176/583,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,704,149.34
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