Finding the Third Proportional to 590,895 and 1,255,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,895 and 1,255,662 is: 2,668,303.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,895 : 1,255,662 = 1,255,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,895/1,255,662 = 1,255,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,895x = 1,255,662 × 1,255,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,895x = 1,576,687,058,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,687,058,244/590,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,668,303.27
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