Finding the Third Proportional to 585,126 and 873,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,126 and 873,861 is: 1,305,074.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,126 : 873,861 = 873,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,126/873,861 = 873,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,126x = 873,861 × 873,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,126x = 763,633,047,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,633,047,321/585,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,305,074.54
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