Finding the Third Proportional to 590,778 and 1,265,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,778 and 1,265,619 is: 2,711,325.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,778 : 1,265,619 = 1,265,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,778/1,265,619 = 1,265,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,778x = 1,265,619 × 1,265,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,778x = 1,601,791,453,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,791,453,161/590,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,711,325.49
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