Finding the Third Proportional to 588,125 and 1,275,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,125 and 1,275,809 is: 2,767,589.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,125 : 1,275,809 = 1,275,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,125/1,275,809 = 1,275,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,125x = 1,275,809 × 1,275,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,125x = 1,627,688,604,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,688,604,481/588,125 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,589.55
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