Finding the Third Proportional to 586,046 and 1,203,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,046 and 1,203,160 is: 2,470,103.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,046 : 1,203,160 = 1,203,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,046/1,203,160 = 1,203,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,046x = 1,203,160 × 1,203,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,046x = 1,447,593,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,593,985,600/586,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,470,103.00
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