Finding the Third Proportional to 587,420 and 1,251,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,420 and 1,251,646 is: 2,666,946.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,420 : 1,251,646 = 1,251,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,420/1,251,646 = 1,251,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,420x = 1,251,646 × 1,251,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,420x = 1,566,617,709,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,617,709,316/587,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,666,946.49
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