Finding the Third Proportional to 591,016 and 1,306,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,016 and 1,306,448 is: 2,887,919.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,016 : 1,306,448 = 1,306,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,016/1,306,448 = 1,306,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,016x = 1,306,448 × 1,306,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,016x = 1,706,806,376,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,806,376,704/591,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,887,919.07
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