Finding the Third Proportional to 589,524 and 1,263,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,524 and 1,263,095 is: 2,706,266.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,524 : 1,263,095 = 1,263,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,524/1,263,095 = 1,263,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,524x = 1,263,095 × 1,263,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,524x = 1,595,408,979,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,408,979,025/589,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,266.38
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