Finding the Third Proportional to 583,974 and 1,261,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,974 and 1,261,164 is: 2,723,639.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,974 : 1,261,164 = 1,261,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,974/1,261,164 = 1,261,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,974x = 1,261,164 × 1,261,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,974x = 1,590,534,634,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,590,534,634,896/583,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,723,639.47
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