Finding the Third Proportional to 590,810 and 1,288,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,810 and 1,288,552 is: 2,810,321.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,810 : 1,288,552 = 1,288,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,810/1,288,552 = 1,288,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,810x = 1,288,552 × 1,288,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,810x = 1,660,366,256,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,366,256,704/590,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,321.86
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