Finding the Third Proportional to 585,792 and 1,269,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 585,792 and 1,269,270 is: 2,750,202.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,792 : 1,269,270 = 1,269,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,792/1,269,270 = 1,269,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,792x = 1,269,270 × 1,269,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,792x = 1,611,046,332,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,046,332,900/585,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,750,202.00
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