Finding the Third Proportional to 590,259 and 1,304,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,259 and 1,304,562 is: 2,883,280.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,259 : 1,304,562 = 1,304,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,259/1,304,562 = 1,304,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,259x = 1,304,562 × 1,304,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,259x = 1,701,882,011,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,882,011,844/590,259 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,280.07
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