Finding the Third Proportional to 588,694 and 1,310,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,694 and 1,310,624 is: 2,917,874.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,694 : 1,310,624 = 1,310,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,694/1,310,624 = 1,310,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,694x = 1,310,624 × 1,310,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,694x = 1,717,735,269,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,735,269,376/588,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,917,874.60
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