Finding the Third Proportional to 588,366 and 1,270,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,366 and 1,270,044 is: 2,741,510.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,366 : 1,270,044 = 1,270,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,366/1,270,044 = 1,270,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,366x = 1,270,044 × 1,270,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,366x = 1,613,011,761,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,613,011,761,936/588,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,510.83
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