Finding the Third Proportional to 591,247 and 1,296,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,247 and 1,296,950 is: 2,844,968.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,247 : 1,296,950 = 1,296,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,247/1,296,950 = 1,296,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,247x = 1,296,950 × 1,296,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,247x = 1,682,079,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,079,302,500/591,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,844,968.86
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