Finding the Third Proportional to 588,653 and 1,247,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,653 and 1,247,428 is: 2,643,453.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,653 : 1,247,428 = 1,247,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,653/1,247,428 = 1,247,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,653x = 1,247,428 × 1,247,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,653x = 1,556,076,615,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,076,615,184/588,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,643,453.13
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