Finding the Third Proportional to 585,360 and 1,276,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,360 and 1,276,803 is: 2,784,997.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,360 : 1,276,803 = 1,276,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,360/1,276,803 = 1,276,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,360x = 1,276,803 × 1,276,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,360x = 1,630,225,900,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,225,900,809/585,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,997.10
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