Finding the Third Proportional to 590,170 and 1,264,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,170 and 1,264,484 is: 2,709,252.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,170 : 1,264,484 = 1,264,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,170/1,264,484 = 1,264,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,170x = 1,264,484 × 1,264,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,170x = 1,598,919,786,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,598,919,786,256/590,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,252.90
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