Finding the Third Proportional to 924,588 and 1,259,555.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 924,588 and 1,259,555.06 is: 1,715,876.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,588 : 1,259,555.06 = 1,259,555.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,588/1,259,555.06 = 1,259,555.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,588x = 1,259,555.06 × 1,259,555.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,588x = 1,586,478,955,469.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,586,478,955,469.38/924,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,876.65
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