Finding the Third Proportional to 590,754 and 1,295,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,754 and 1,295,878 is: 2,842,638.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,754 : 1,295,878 = 1,295,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,754/1,295,878 = 1,295,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,754x = 1,295,878 × 1,295,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,754x = 1,679,299,790,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,299,790,884/590,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,842,638.04
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