Finding the Third Proportional to 583,695 and 1,257,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,695 and 1,257,435 is: 2,708,850.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,695 : 1,257,435 = 1,257,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,695/1,257,435 = 1,257,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,695x = 1,257,435 × 1,257,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,695x = 1,581,142,779,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,142,779,225/583,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,850.99
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