Finding the Third Proportional to 588,694.08 and 1,271,489.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,694.08 and 1,271,489.91 is: 2,746,225.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,694.08 : 1,271,489.91 = 1,271,489.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,694.08/1,271,489.91 = 1,271,489.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,694.08x = 1,271,489.91 × 1,271,489.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,694.08x = 1,616,686,581,695.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,686,581,695.63/588,694.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,225.32
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