Finding the Third Proportional to 585,440 and 1,216,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,440 and 1,216,816 is: 2,529,108.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,440 : 1,216,816 = 1,216,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,440/1,216,816 = 1,216,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,440x = 1,216,816 × 1,216,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,440x = 1,480,641,177,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,480,641,177,856/585,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,529,108.33
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