Finding the Third Proportional to 587,961 and 1,287,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,961 and 1,287,965 is: 2,821,367.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,961 : 1,287,965 = 1,287,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,961/1,287,965 = 1,287,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,961x = 1,287,965 × 1,287,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,961x = 1,658,853,841,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,658,853,841,225/587,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,821,367.13
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