Finding the Third Proportional to 583,804 and 1,257,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,804 and 1,257,668 is: 2,709,349.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,804 : 1,257,668 = 1,257,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,804/1,257,668 = 1,257,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,804x = 1,257,668 × 1,257,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,804x = 1,581,728,798,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,728,798,224/583,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,349.03
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