Finding the Third Proportional to 583,201 and 1,276,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,201 and 1,276,130 is: 2,792,361.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,201 : 1,276,130 = 1,276,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,201/1,276,130 = 1,276,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,201x = 1,276,130 × 1,276,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,201x = 1,628,507,776,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,507,776,900/583,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,361.08
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