Finding the Third Proportional to 588,480 and 1,247,578.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,480 and 1,247,578.13 is: 2,644,866.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,480 : 1,247,578.13 = 1,247,578.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,480/1,247,578.13 = 1,247,578.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,480x = 1,247,578.13 × 1,247,578.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,480x = 1,556,451,177,978.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,451,177,978.52/588,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,644,866.74
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