Finding the Third Proportional to 588,864 and 1,277,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 588,864 and 1,277,304 is: 2,770,598.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,864 : 1,277,304 = 1,277,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,864/1,277,304 = 1,277,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,864x = 1,277,304 × 1,277,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,864x = 1,631,505,508,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,505,508,416/588,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,770,598.15
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