Finding the Third Proportional to 585,234 and 1,257,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,234 and 1,257,768 is: 2,703,158.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,234 : 1,257,768 = 1,257,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,234/1,257,768 = 1,257,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,234x = 1,257,768 × 1,257,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,234x = 1,581,980,341,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,980,341,824/585,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,703,158.64
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