Finding the Third Proportional to 589,552 and 1,263,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,552 and 1,263,224 is: 2,706,690.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,552 : 1,263,224 = 1,263,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,552/1,263,224 = 1,263,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,552x = 1,263,224 × 1,263,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,552x = 1,595,734,874,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,734,874,176/589,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,690.63
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