Finding the Third Proportional to 586,632 and 1,126,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,632 and 1,126,608 is: 2,163,614.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,632 : 1,126,608 = 1,126,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,632/1,126,608 = 1,126,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,632x = 1,126,608 × 1,126,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,632x = 1,269,245,585,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,245,585,664/586,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,163,614.64
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