Finding the Third Proportional to 586,395 and 1,284,891.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,395 and 1,284,891.75 is: 2,815,417.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,395 : 1,284,891.75 = 1,284,891.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,395/1,284,891.75 = 1,284,891.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,395x = 1,284,891.75 × 1,284,891.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,395x = 1,650,946,809,218.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,946,809,218.06/586,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,417.61
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