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Finding the Third Proportional to 587,160 and 1,127,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 587,160 and 1,127,664 is: 2,165,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,160 : 1,127,664 = 1,127,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,160/1,127,664 = 1,127,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,160x = 1,127,664 × 1,127,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,160x = 1,271,626,096,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,626,096,896/587,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165,723.31

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