Finding the Third Proportional to 592,164 and 1,285,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,164 and 1,285,416 is: 2,790,264.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,164 : 1,285,416 = 1,285,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,164/1,285,416 = 1,285,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,164x = 1,285,416 × 1,285,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,164x = 1,652,294,293,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,294,293,056/592,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,790,264.68
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