Finding the Third Proportional to 584,016 and 1,255,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,016 and 1,255,344 is: 2,698,365.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,016 : 1,255,344 = 1,255,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,016/1,255,344 = 1,255,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,016x = 1,255,344 × 1,255,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,016x = 1,575,888,558,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,888,558,336/584,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,365.38
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