Finding the Third Proportional to 588,398 and 1,270,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,398 and 1,270,108 is: 2,741,638.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,398 : 1,270,108 = 1,270,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,398/1,270,108 = 1,270,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,398x = 1,270,108 × 1,270,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,398x = 1,613,174,331,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,613,174,331,664/588,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,741,638.03
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