Finding the Third Proportional to 590,186 and 1,264,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,186 and 1,264,524 is: 2,709,350.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,186 : 1,264,524 = 1,264,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,186/1,264,524 = 1,264,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,186x = 1,264,524 × 1,264,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,186x = 1,599,020,946,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,020,946,576/590,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,350.86
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