Finding the Third Proportional to 588,368 and 1,270,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,368 and 1,270,024 is: 2,741,415.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,368 : 1,270,024 = 1,270,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,368/1,270,024 = 1,270,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,368x = 1,270,024 × 1,270,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,368x = 1,612,960,960,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,960,960,576/588,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,415.17
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