Finding the Third Proportional to 587,967 and 1,246,585.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,967 and 1,246,585.50 is: 2,642,963.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,967 : 1,246,585.50 = 1,246,585.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,967/1,246,585.50 = 1,246,585.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,967x = 1,246,585.50 × 1,246,585.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,967x = 1,553,975,408,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,975,408,810.25/587,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,963.65
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