Finding the Third Proportional to 590,364 and 1,266,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,364 and 1,266,730 is: 2,717,992.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,364 : 1,266,730 = 1,266,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,364/1,266,730 = 1,266,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,364x = 1,266,730 × 1,266,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,364x = 1,604,604,892,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,604,892,900/590,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,717,992.45
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