Finding the Third Proportional to 585,168 and 1,257,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,168 and 1,257,633 is: 2,702,883.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,168 : 1,257,633 = 1,257,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,168/1,257,633 = 1,257,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,168x = 1,257,633 × 1,257,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,168x = 1,581,640,762,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,640,762,689/585,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,702,883.21
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