Finding the Third Proportional to 590,906 and 1,296,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,906 and 1,296,696 is: 2,845,495.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,906 : 1,296,696 = 1,296,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,906/1,296,696 = 1,296,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,906x = 1,296,696 × 1,296,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,906x = 1,681,420,516,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,420,516,416/590,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,845,495.76
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