Finding the Third Proportional to 588,358 and 1,270,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,358 and 1,270,012 is: 2,741,409.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,358 : 1,270,012 = 1,270,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,358/1,270,012 = 1,270,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,358x = 1,270,012 × 1,270,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,358x = 1,612,930,480,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,930,480,144/588,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,409.96
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