Finding the Third Proportional to 590,652 and 1,289,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,652 and 1,289,574 is: 2,815,534.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,652 : 1,289,574 = 1,289,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,652/1,289,574 = 1,289,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,652x = 1,289,574 × 1,289,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,652x = 1,663,001,101,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,001,101,476/590,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,534.53
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