Finding the Third Proportional to 584,792 and 1,215,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,792 and 1,215,552 is: 2,526,653.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,792 : 1,215,552 = 1,215,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,792/1,215,552 = 1,215,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,792x = 1,215,552 × 1,215,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,792x = 1,477,566,664,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,566,664,704/584,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,526,653.35
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