Finding the Third Proportional to 592,204 and 1,302,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,204 and 1,302,480 is: 2,864,644.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,204 : 1,302,480 = 1,302,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,204/1,302,480 = 1,302,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,204x = 1,302,480 × 1,302,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,204x = 1,696,454,150,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,454,150,400/592,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,644.87
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