Finding the Third Proportional to 584,578 and 1,256,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,578 and 1,256,181 is: 2,699,367.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,578 : 1,256,181 = 1,256,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,578/1,256,181 = 1,256,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,578x = 1,256,181 × 1,256,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,578x = 1,577,990,704,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,990,704,761/584,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,367.24
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