Finding the Third Proportional to 583,266 and 1,251,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,266 and 1,251,096 is: 2,683,580.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,266 : 1,251,096 = 1,251,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,266/1,251,096 = 1,251,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,266x = 1,251,096 × 1,251,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,266x = 1,565,241,201,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,241,201,216/583,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683,580.39
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