Finding the Third Proportional to 587,574 and 1,285,854.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,574 and 1,285,854.75 is: 2,813,981.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,574 : 1,285,854.75 = 1,285,854.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,574/1,285,854.75 = 1,285,854.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,574x = 1,285,854.75 × 1,285,854.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,574x = 1,653,422,438,097.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,422,438,097.56/587,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,813,981.62
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