Finding the Third Proportional to 594,252 and 1,280,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,252 and 1,280,907 is: 2,760,988.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,252 : 1,280,907 = 1,280,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,252/1,280,907 = 1,280,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,252x = 1,280,907 × 1,280,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,252x = 1,640,722,742,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,722,742,649/594,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,760,988.17
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