Finding the Third Proportional to 586,837 and 1,236,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,837 and 1,236,721 is: 2,606,309.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,837 : 1,236,721 = 1,236,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,837/1,236,721 = 1,236,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,837x = 1,236,721 × 1,236,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,837x = 1,529,478,831,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529,478,831,841/586,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,309.47
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