Finding the Third Proportional to 590,364 and 1,266,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,364 and 1,266,732 is: 2,718,001.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,364 : 1,266,732 = 1,266,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,364/1,266,732 = 1,266,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,364x = 1,266,732 × 1,266,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,364x = 1,604,609,959,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,609,959,824/590,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,001.03
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