Finding the Third Proportional to 592,182 and 1,302,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,182 and 1,302,462 is: 2,864,672.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,182 : 1,302,462 = 1,302,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,182/1,302,462 = 1,302,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,182x = 1,302,462 × 1,302,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,182x = 1,696,407,261,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,407,261,444/592,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,672.11
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