Finding the Third Proportional to 592,220 and 1,302,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,220 and 1,302,502 is: 2,864,664.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,220 : 1,302,502 = 1,302,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,220/1,302,502 = 1,302,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,220x = 1,302,502 × 1,302,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,220x = 1,696,511,460,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,511,460,004/592,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,664.25
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