Finding the Third Proportional to 586,006 and 1,263,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,006 and 1,263,020 is: 2,722,189.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,006 : 1,263,020 = 1,263,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,006/1,263,020 = 1,263,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,006x = 1,263,020 × 1,263,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,006x = 1,595,219,520,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,219,520,400/586,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,722,189.74
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