Finding the Third Proportional to 583,514 and 1,256,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,514 and 1,256,310 is: 2,704,844.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,514 : 1,256,310 = 1,256,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,514/1,256,310 = 1,256,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,514x = 1,256,310 × 1,256,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,514x = 1,578,314,816,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,314,816,100/583,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,704,844.81
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