Finding the Third Proportional to 592,072 and 1,302,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,072 and 1,302,241 is: 2,864,232.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,072 : 1,302,241 = 1,302,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,072/1,302,241 = 1,302,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,072x = 1,302,241 × 1,302,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,072x = 1,695,831,622,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,695,831,622,081/592,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,232.09
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