Finding the Third Proportional to 584,943 and 1,265,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 584,943 and 1,265,837 is: 2,739,315.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,943 : 1,265,837 = 1,265,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,943/1,265,837 = 1,265,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,943x = 1,265,837 × 1,265,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,943x = 1,602,343,310,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,343,310,569/584,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,739,315.30
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