Finding the Third Proportional to 583,744 and 1,258,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,744 and 1,258,624 is: 2,713,748.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,744 : 1,258,624 = 1,258,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,744/1,258,624 = 1,258,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,744x = 1,258,624 × 1,258,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,744x = 1,584,134,373,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,134,373,376/583,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,713,748.45
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