Finding the Third Proportional to 588,374 and 1,270,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,374 and 1,270,036 is: 2,741,439.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,374 : 1,270,036 = 1,270,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,374/1,270,036 = 1,270,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,374x = 1,270,036 × 1,270,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,374x = 1,612,991,441,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,991,441,296/588,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,439.02
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