Finding the Third Proportional to 590,888 and 1,288,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,888 and 1,288,687 is: 2,810,539.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,888 : 1,288,687 = 1,288,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,888/1,288,687 = 1,288,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,888x = 1,288,687 × 1,288,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,888x = 1,660,714,183,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,714,183,969/590,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,539.70
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