Finding the Third Proportional to 591,030 and 1,224,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,030 and 1,224,099 is: 2,535,266.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,030 : 1,224,099 = 1,224,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,030/1,224,099 = 1,224,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,030x = 1,224,099 × 1,224,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,030x = 1,498,418,361,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,498,418,361,801/591,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,266.17
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