Finding the Third Proportional to 583,888 and 1,263,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 583,888 and 1,263,728 is: 2,735,128.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,888 : 1,263,728 = 1,263,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,888/1,263,728 = 1,263,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,888x = 1,263,728 × 1,263,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,888x = 1,597,008,457,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,008,457,984/583,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,735,128.07
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