Finding the Third Proportional to 590,136 and 1,286,979.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,136 and 1,286,979.75 is: 2,806,669.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,136 : 1,286,979.75 = 1,286,979.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,136/1,286,979.75 = 1,286,979.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,136x = 1,286,979.75 × 1,286,979.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,136x = 1,656,316,876,910.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,316,876,910.06/590,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,806,669.78
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