Finding the Third Proportional to 591,566 and 1,295,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,566 and 1,295,059 is: 2,835,149.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,566 : 1,295,059 = 1,295,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,566/1,295,059 = 1,295,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,566x = 1,295,059 × 1,295,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,566x = 1,677,177,813,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,677,177,813,481/591,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,835,149.10
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