Finding the Third Proportional to 985,900 and 1,587,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,900 and 1,587,276 is: 2,555,477.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,900 : 1,587,276 = 1,587,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,900/1,587,276 = 1,587,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,900x = 1,587,276 × 1,587,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,900x = 2,519,445,100,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,445,100,176/985,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,477.33
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