Finding the Third Proportional to 584,631 and 1,320,485.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,631 and 1,320,485.63 is: 2,982,534.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,631 : 1,320,485.63 = 1,320,485.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,631/1,320,485.63 = 1,320,485.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,631x = 1,320,485.63 × 1,320,485.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,631x = 1,743,682,285,831.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,682,285,831.64/584,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,534.77
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