Finding the Third Proportional to 590,020 and 1,293,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,020 and 1,293,763 is: 2,836,891.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,020 : 1,293,763 = 1,293,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,020/1,293,763 = 1,293,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,020x = 1,293,763 × 1,293,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,020x = 1,673,822,700,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,673,822,700,169/590,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,891.46
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