Finding the Third Proportional to 590,304 and 1,266,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,304 and 1,266,612 is: 2,717,762.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,304 : 1,266,612 = 1,266,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,304/1,266,612 = 1,266,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,304x = 1,266,612 × 1,266,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,304x = 1,604,305,958,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,305,958,544/590,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,717,762.30
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