Finding the Third Proportional to 574,587 and 1,165,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 574,587 and 1,165,589 is: 2,364,476.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,587 : 1,165,589 = 1,165,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,587/1,165,589 = 1,165,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,587x = 1,165,589 × 1,165,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,587x = 1,358,597,716,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,597,716,921/574,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,364,476.95
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