Finding the Third Proportional to 592,140 and 1,302,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,140 and 1,302,378 is: 2,864,505.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,140 : 1,302,378 = 1,302,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,140/1,302,378 = 1,302,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,140x = 1,302,378 × 1,302,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,140x = 1,696,188,454,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,188,454,884/592,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,505.78
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