Finding the Third Proportional to 585,639 and 1,278,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,639 and 1,278,684 is: 2,791,878.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,639 : 1,278,684 = 1,278,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,639/1,278,684 = 1,278,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,639x = 1,278,684 × 1,278,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,639x = 1,635,032,771,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,032,771,856/585,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,791,878.23
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