Finding the Third Proportional to 583,264 and 1,251,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,264 and 1,251,092 is: 2,683,572.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,264 : 1,251,092 = 1,251,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,264/1,251,092 = 1,251,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,264x = 1,251,092 × 1,251,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,264x = 1,565,231,192,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,231,192,464/583,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683,572.43
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