Finding the Third Proportional to 590,190 and 1,266,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,190 and 1,266,388 is: 2,717,325.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,190 : 1,266,388 = 1,266,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,190/1,266,388 = 1,266,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,190x = 1,266,388 × 1,266,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,190x = 1,603,738,566,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,738,566,544/590,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,717,325.89
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