Finding the Third Proportional to 594,146 and 1,237,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,146 and 1,237,252 is: 2,576,458.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,146 : 1,237,252 = 1,237,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,146/1,237,252 = 1,237,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,146x = 1,237,252 × 1,237,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,146x = 1,530,792,511,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,530,792,511,504/594,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,458.50
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