Finding the Third Proportional to 589,538 and 1,263,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,538 and 1,263,194 is: 2,706,626.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,538 : 1,263,194 = 1,263,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,538/1,263,194 = 1,263,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,538x = 1,263,194 × 1,263,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,538x = 1,595,659,081,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,659,081,636/589,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,626.34
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