Finding the Third Proportional to 591,177 and 1,224,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 591,177 and 1,224,393 is: 2,535,853.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,177 : 1,224,393 = 1,224,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,177/1,224,393 = 1,224,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,177x = 1,224,393 × 1,224,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,177x = 1,499,138,218,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,499,138,218,449/591,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,853.42
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