Finding the Third Proportional to 588,528 and 1,260,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,528 and 1,260,000 is: 2,697,577.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,528 : 1,260,000 = 1,260,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,528/1,260,000 = 1,260,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,528x = 1,260,000 × 1,260,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,528x = 1,587,600,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,587,600,000,000/588,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,577.69
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