Finding the Third Proportional to 588,126 and 1,275,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,126 and 1,275,811 is: 2,767,593.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,126 : 1,275,811 = 1,275,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,126/1,275,811 = 1,275,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,126x = 1,275,811 × 1,275,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,126x = 1,627,693,707,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,693,707,721/588,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,767,593.52
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