Finding the Third Proportional to 589,572 and 1,263,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 589,572 and 1,263,246 is: 2,706,693.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,572 : 1,263,246 = 1,263,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,572/1,263,246 = 1,263,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,572x = 1,263,246 × 1,263,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,572x = 1,595,790,456,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,790,456,516/589,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,693.09
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