Finding the Third Proportional to 996,320 and 1,586,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,320 and 1,586,115 is: 2,525,052.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,320 : 1,586,115 = 1,586,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,320/1,586,115 = 1,586,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,320x = 1,586,115 × 1,586,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,320x = 2,515,760,793,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,515,760,793,225/996,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,525,052.99
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