Finding the Third Proportional to 589,336 and 1,286,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,336 and 1,286,610 is: 2,808,865.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,336 : 1,286,610 = 1,286,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,336/1,286,610 = 1,286,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,336x = 1,286,610 × 1,286,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,336x = 1,655,365,292,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,655,365,292,100/589,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,808,865.05
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