Finding the Third Proportional to 583,464 and 1,289,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,464 and 1,289,400 is: 2,849,451.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,464 : 1,289,400 = 1,289,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,464/1,289,400 = 1,289,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,464x = 1,289,400 × 1,289,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,464x = 1,662,552,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,552,360,000/583,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,451.48
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