Finding the Third Proportional to 591,204 and 1,292,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,204 and 1,292,832 is: 2,827,136.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,204 : 1,292,832 = 1,292,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,204/1,292,832 = 1,292,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,204x = 1,292,832 × 1,292,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,204x = 1,671,414,580,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,414,580,224/591,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,136.79
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