Finding the Third Proportional to 712,984 and 1,585,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,984 and 1,585,368 is: 3,525,172.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,984 : 1,585,368 = 1,585,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,984/1,585,368 = 1,585,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,984x = 1,585,368 × 1,585,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,984x = 2,513,391,695,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,513,391,695,424/712,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,525,172.65
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