Finding the Third Proportional to 586,398 and 1,284,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,398 and 1,284,903 is: 2,815,452.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,398 : 1,284,903 = 1,284,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,398/1,284,903 = 1,284,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,398x = 1,284,903 × 1,284,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,398x = 1,650,975,719,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,975,719,409/586,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,452.51
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