Finding the Third Proportional to 591,208 and 1,292,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,208 and 1,292,840 is: 2,827,152.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,208 : 1,292,840 = 1,292,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,208/1,292,840 = 1,292,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,208x = 1,292,840 × 1,292,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,208x = 1,671,435,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,435,265,600/591,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,152.65
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