Finding the Third Proportional to 586,877.50 and 1,236,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,877.50 and 1,236,805 is: 2,606,483.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,877.50 : 1,236,805 = 1,236,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,877.50/1,236,805 = 1,236,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,877.50x = 1,236,805 × 1,236,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,877.50x = 1,529,686,608,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,529,686,608,025/586,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,483.65
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