Finding the Third Proportional to 584,232 and 1,276,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,232 and 1,276,608 is: 2,789,521.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,232 : 1,276,608 = 1,276,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,232/1,276,608 = 1,276,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,232x = 1,276,608 × 1,276,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,232x = 1,629,727,985,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,629,727,985,664/584,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,789,521.95
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