Finding the Third Proportional to 585,636 and 795,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,636 and 795,510 is: 1,080,596.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,636 : 795,510 = 795,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,636/795,510 = 795,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,636x = 795,510 × 795,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,636x = 632,836,160,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,836,160,100/585,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,596.41
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