Finding the Third Proportional to 587,176 and 1,127,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,176 and 1,127,695 is: 2,165,783.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,176 : 1,127,695 = 1,127,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,176/1,127,695 = 1,127,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,176x = 1,127,695 × 1,127,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,176x = 1,271,696,013,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,271,696,013,025/587,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,783.36
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