Finding the Third Proportional to 591,667 and 1,295,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,667 and 1,295,883 is: 2,838,273.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,667 : 1,295,883 = 1,295,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,667/1,295,883 = 1,295,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,667x = 1,295,883 × 1,295,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,667x = 1,679,312,749,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,312,749,689/591,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,273.47
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