Finding the Third Proportional to 586,017 and 1,243,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,017 and 1,243,968 is: 2,640,633.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,017 : 1,243,968 = 1,243,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,017/1,243,968 = 1,243,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,017x = 1,243,968 × 1,243,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,017x = 1,547,456,385,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,456,385,024/586,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,633.95
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