Finding the Third Proportional to 590,370 and 1,266,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,370 and 1,266,744 is: 2,718,024.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,370 : 1,266,744 = 1,266,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,370/1,266,744 = 1,266,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,370x = 1,266,744 × 1,266,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,370x = 1,604,640,361,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,640,361,536/590,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,024.90
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