Finding the Third Proportional to 584,700 and 1,256,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,700 and 1,256,430 is: 2,699,874.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,700 : 1,256,430 = 1,256,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,700/1,256,430 = 1,256,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,700x = 1,256,430 × 1,256,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,700x = 1,578,616,344,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,616,344,900/584,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,874.03
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