Finding the Third Proportional to 588,091 and 1,275,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,091 and 1,275,758 is: 2,767,528.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,091 : 1,275,758 = 1,275,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,091/1,275,758 = 1,275,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,091x = 1,275,758 × 1,275,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,091x = 1,627,558,474,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,558,474,564/588,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,528.28
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