Finding the Third Proportional to 585,022 and 1,265,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,022 and 1,265,993 is: 2,739,620.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,022 : 1,265,993 = 1,265,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,022/1,265,993 = 1,265,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,022x = 1,265,993 × 1,265,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,022x = 1,602,738,276,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,738,276,049/585,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,739,620.52
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