Finding the Third Proportional to 583,752 and 1,282,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,752 and 1,282,432 is: 2,817,346.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,752 : 1,282,432 = 1,282,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,752/1,282,432 = 1,282,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,752x = 1,282,432 × 1,282,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,752x = 1,644,631,834,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,644,631,834,624/583,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,817,346.81
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