Finding the Third Proportional to 583,756 and 1,282,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,756 and 1,282,440 is: 2,817,362.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,756 : 1,282,440 = 1,282,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,756/1,282,440 = 1,282,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,756x = 1,282,440 × 1,282,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,756x = 1,644,652,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,644,652,353,600/583,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,817,362.65
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