Finding the Third Proportional to 591,172 and 1,266,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,172 and 1,266,344 is: 2,712,623.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,172 : 1,266,344 = 1,266,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,172/1,266,344 = 1,266,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,172x = 1,266,344 × 1,266,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,172x = 1,603,627,126,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,627,126,336/591,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,712,623.61
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