Finding the Third Proportional to 985,896 and 1,587,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,896 and 1,587,270 is: 2,555,468.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,896 : 1,587,270 = 1,587,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,896/1,587,270 = 1,587,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,896x = 1,587,270 × 1,587,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,896x = 2,519,426,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,426,052,900/985,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,468.38
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