Finding the Third Proportional to 586,004 and 1,263,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,004 and 1,263,016 is: 2,722,181.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,004 : 1,263,016 = 1,263,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,004/1,263,016 = 1,263,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,004x = 1,263,016 × 1,263,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,004x = 1,595,209,416,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,209,416,256/586,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,722,181.79
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