Finding the Third Proportional to 584,834 and 1,215,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,834 and 1,215,620 is: 2,526,754.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,834 : 1,215,620 = 1,215,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,834/1,215,620 = 1,215,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,834x = 1,215,620 × 1,215,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,834x = 1,477,731,984,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,731,984,400/584,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,526,754.57
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