Finding the Third Proportional to 590,586 and 1,264,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,586 and 1,264,821 is: 2,708,787.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,586 : 1,264,821 = 1,264,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,586/1,264,821 = 1,264,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,586x = 1,264,821 × 1,264,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,586x = 1,599,772,162,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,772,162,041/590,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,787.82
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