Finding the Third Proportional to 588,094 and 1,275,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,094 and 1,275,764 is: 2,767,540.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,094 : 1,275,764 = 1,275,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,094/1,275,764 = 1,275,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,094x = 1,275,764 × 1,275,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,094x = 1,627,573,783,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,573,783,696/588,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,540.20
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