Finding the Third Proportional to 585,750 and 1,278,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,750 and 1,278,924 is: 2,792,397.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,750 : 1,278,924 = 1,278,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,750/1,278,924 = 1,278,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,750x = 1,278,924 × 1,278,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,750x = 1,635,646,597,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,646,597,776/585,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,397.09
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