Finding the Third Proportional to 804,580 and 1,588,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,580 and 1,588,624 is: 3,136,700.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,580 : 1,588,624 = 1,588,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,580/1,588,624 = 1,588,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,580x = 1,588,624 × 1,588,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,580x = 2,523,726,213,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,523,726,213,376/804,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,136,700.16
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