Finding the Third Proportional to 590,808 and 1,288,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,808 and 1,288,548 is: 2,810,313.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,808 : 1,288,548 = 1,288,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,808/1,288,548 = 1,288,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,808x = 1,288,548 × 1,288,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,808x = 1,660,355,948,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,355,948,304/590,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,313.92
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