Finding the Third Proportional to 589,334 and 1,283,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,334 and 1,283,670 is: 2,796,052.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,334 : 1,283,670 = 1,283,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,334/1,283,670 = 1,283,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,334x = 1,283,670 × 1,283,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,334x = 1,647,808,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,808,668,900/589,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,796,052.27
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