Finding the Third Proportional to 591,307 and 1,295,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,307 and 1,295,986 is: 2,840,452.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,307 : 1,295,986 = 1,295,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,307/1,295,986 = 1,295,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,307x = 1,295,986 × 1,295,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,307x = 1,679,579,712,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,579,712,196/591,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,452.95
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