Finding the Third Proportional to 590,192 and 1,280,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,192 and 1,280,464 is: 2,778,058.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,192 : 1,280,464 = 1,280,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,192/1,280,464 = 1,280,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,192x = 1,280,464 × 1,280,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,192x = 1,639,588,055,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,639,588,055,296/590,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,778,058.76
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