Finding the Third Proportional to 591,708 and 1,265,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,708 and 1,265,427 is: 2,706,242.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,708 : 1,265,427 = 1,265,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,708/1,265,427 = 1,265,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,708x = 1,265,427 × 1,265,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,708x = 1,601,305,492,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,305,492,329/591,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,706,242.76
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