Finding the Third Proportional to 591,054 and 1,255,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,054 and 1,255,764 is: 2,668,018.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,054 : 1,255,764 = 1,255,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,054/1,255,764 = 1,255,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,054x = 1,255,764 × 1,255,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,054x = 1,576,943,223,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,943,223,696/591,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,668,018.87
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