Finding the Third Proportional to 588,631 and 1,230,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,631 and 1,230,561 is: 2,572,546.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,631 : 1,230,561 = 1,230,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,631/1,230,561 = 1,230,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,631x = 1,230,561 × 1,230,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,631x = 1,514,280,374,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,280,374,721/588,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572,546.09
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