Finding the Third Proportional to 591,106 and 1,281,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,106 and 1,281,284 is: 2,777,316.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,106 : 1,281,284 = 1,281,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,106/1,281,284 = 1,281,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,106x = 1,281,284 × 1,281,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,106x = 1,641,688,688,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,641,688,688,656/591,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,777,316.91
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