Finding the Third Proportional to 588,087 and 1,275,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,087 and 1,275,750 is: 2,767,512.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,087 : 1,275,750 = 1,275,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,087/1,275,750 = 1,275,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,087x = 1,275,750 × 1,275,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,087x = 1,627,538,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,538,062,500/588,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,512.40
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