Finding the Third Proportional to 585,752 and 1,278,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,752 and 1,278,908 is: 2,792,317.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,752 : 1,278,908 = 1,278,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,752/1,278,908 = 1,278,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,752x = 1,278,908 × 1,278,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,752x = 1,635,605,672,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,605,672,464/585,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,317.69
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