Finding the Third Proportional to 594,243 and 1,280,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,243 and 1,280,887 is: 2,760,943.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,243 : 1,280,887 = 1,280,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,243/1,280,887 = 1,280,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,243x = 1,280,887 × 1,280,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,243x = 1,640,671,506,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,671,506,769/594,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,760,943.77
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