Finding the Third Proportional to 591,486 and 1,294,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,486 and 1,294,916 is: 2,834,906.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,486 : 1,294,916 = 1,294,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,486/1,294,916 = 1,294,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,486x = 1,294,916 × 1,294,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,486x = 1,676,807,447,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,676,807,447,056/591,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,906.40
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