Finding the Third Proportional to 583,929.75 and 1,282,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,929.75 and 1,282,703 is: 2,817,679.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,929.75 : 1,282,703 = 1,282,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,929.75/1,282,703 = 1,282,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,929.75x = 1,282,703 × 1,282,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,929.75x = 1,645,326,986,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,645,326,986,209/583,929.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,817,679.67
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