Finding the Third Proportional to 584,576 and 1,256,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,576 and 1,256,174 is: 2,699,346.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,576 : 1,256,174 = 1,256,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,576/1,256,174 = 1,256,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,576x = 1,256,174 × 1,256,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,576x = 1,577,973,118,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,973,118,276/584,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,346.40
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