Finding the Third Proportional to 584,512 and 1,259,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,512 and 1,259,328 is: 2,713,215.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,512 : 1,259,328 = 1,259,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,512/1,259,328 = 1,259,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,512x = 1,259,328 × 1,259,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,512x = 1,585,907,011,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,907,011,584/584,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,713,215.49
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