Finding the Third Proportional to 586,904 and 1,286,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 586,904 and 1,286,317 is: 2,819,219.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,904 : 1,286,317 = 1,286,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,904/1,286,317 = 1,286,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,904x = 1,286,317 × 1,286,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,904x = 1,654,611,424,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,654,611,424,489/586,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,819,219.88
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