Finding the Third Proportional to 587,979 and 1,246,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,979 and 1,246,611 is: 2,643,017.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,979 : 1,246,611 = 1,246,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,979/1,246,611 = 1,246,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,979x = 1,246,611 × 1,246,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,979x = 1,554,038,985,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,554,038,985,321/587,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,643,017.84
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