Finding the Third Proportional to 590,374 and 1,266,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,374 and 1,266,750 is: 2,718,032.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,374 : 1,266,750 = 1,266,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,374/1,266,750 = 1,266,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,374x = 1,266,750 × 1,266,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,374x = 1,604,655,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,655,562,500/590,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,032.23
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