Finding the Third Proportional to 591,714 and 1,277,979.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,714 and 1,277,979.75 is: 2,760,171.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,714 : 1,277,979.75 = 1,277,979.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,714/1,277,979.75 = 1,277,979.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,714x = 1,277,979.75 × 1,277,979.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,714x = 1,633,232,241,410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,633,232,241,410.06/591,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,760,171.71
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