Finding the Third Proportional to 583,586 and 1,269,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,586 and 1,269,422 is: 2,761,259.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,586 : 1,269,422 = 1,269,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,586/1,269,422 = 1,269,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,586x = 1,269,422 × 1,269,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,586x = 1,611,432,214,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,432,214,084/583,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,761,259.20
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