Finding the Third Proportional to 590,264 and 1,304,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,264 and 1,304,572 is: 2,883,299.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,264 : 1,304,572 = 1,304,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,264/1,304,572 = 1,304,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,264x = 1,304,572 × 1,304,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,264x = 1,701,908,103,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,908,103,184/590,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,299.85
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