Finding the Third Proportional to 586,044 and 1,203,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,044 and 1,203,156 is: 2,470,095.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,044 : 1,203,156 = 1,203,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,044/1,203,156 = 1,203,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,044x = 1,203,156 × 1,203,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,044x = 1,447,584,360,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,584,360,336/586,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,470,095.01
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