Finding the Third Proportional to 590,590 and 1,264,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,590 and 1,264,829 is: 2,708,803.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,590 : 1,264,829 = 1,264,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,590/1,264,829 = 1,264,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,590x = 1,264,829 × 1,264,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,590x = 1,599,792,399,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,792,399,241/590,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,803.74
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