Finding the Third Proportional to 590,850 and 1,288,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,850 and 1,288,638 is: 2,810,506.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,850 : 1,288,638 = 1,288,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,850/1,288,638 = 1,288,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,850x = 1,288,638 × 1,288,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,850x = 1,660,587,895,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,587,895,044/590,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,506.72
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