Finding the Third Proportional to 584,608 and 1,283,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,608 and 1,283,006 is: 2,815,740.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,608 : 1,283,006 = 1,283,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,608/1,283,006 = 1,283,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,608x = 1,283,006 × 1,283,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,608x = 1,646,104,396,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,646,104,396,036/584,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,740.46
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