Finding the Third Proportional to 590,682 and 1,288,268.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,682 and 1,288,268.50 is: 2,809,694.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,682 : 1,288,268.50 = 1,288,268.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,682/1,288,268.50 = 1,288,268.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,682x = 1,288,268.50 × 1,288,268.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,682x = 1,659,635,728,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,635,728,092.25/590,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,809,694.10
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