Finding the Third Proportional to 590,755.50 and 1,295,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,755.50 and 1,295,873 is: 2,842,608.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,755.50 : 1,295,873 = 1,295,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,755.50/1,295,873 = 1,295,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,755.50x = 1,295,873 × 1,295,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,755.50x = 1,679,286,832,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,286,832,129/590,755.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,842,608.88
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