Finding the Third Proportional to 587,169 and 1,127,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,169 and 1,127,682 is: 2,165,759.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,169 : 1,127,682 = 1,127,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,169/1,127,682 = 1,127,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,169x = 1,127,682 × 1,127,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,169x = 1,271,666,693,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,666,693,124/587,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,759.25
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