Finding the Third Proportional to 584,028 and 1,255,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,028 and 1,255,368 is: 2,698,413.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,028 : 1,255,368 = 1,255,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,028/1,255,368 = 1,255,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,028x = 1,255,368 × 1,255,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,028x = 1,575,948,815,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,948,815,424/584,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,698,413.12
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