Finding the Third Proportional to 590,694 and 1,289,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,694 and 1,289,658 is: 2,815,701.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,694 : 1,289,658 = 1,289,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,694/1,289,658 = 1,289,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,694x = 1,289,658 × 1,289,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,694x = 1,663,217,756,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,217,756,964/590,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,815,701.12
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