Finding the Third Proportional to 588,634.50 and 1,271,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,634.50 and 1,271,355 is: 2,745,920.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,634.50 : 1,271,355 = 1,271,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,634.50/1,271,355 = 1,271,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,634.50x = 1,271,355 × 1,271,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,634.50x = 1,616,343,536,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,343,536,025/588,634.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,745,920.49
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