Finding the Third Proportional to 590,376 and 1,266,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,376 and 1,266,756 is: 2,718,048.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,376 : 1,266,756 = 1,266,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,376/1,266,756 = 1,266,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,376x = 1,266,756 × 1,266,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,376x = 1,604,670,763,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,670,763,536/590,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,048.77
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