Finding the Third Proportional to 590,417 and 1,294,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,417 and 1,294,315 is: 2,837,403.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,417 : 1,294,315 = 1,294,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,417/1,294,315 = 1,294,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,417x = 1,294,315 × 1,294,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,417x = 1,675,251,319,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,675,251,319,225/590,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,837,403.60
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