Finding the Third Proportional to 588,818 and 1,270,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,818 and 1,270,894 is: 2,743,074.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,818 : 1,270,894 = 1,270,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,818/1,270,894 = 1,270,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,818x = 1,270,894 × 1,270,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,818x = 1,615,171,559,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,615,171,559,236/588,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,743,074.36
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