Finding the Third Proportional to 592,272 and 1,289,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,272 and 1,289,664 is: 2,808,225.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,272 : 1,289,664 = 1,289,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,272/1,289,664 = 1,289,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,272x = 1,289,664 × 1,289,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,272x = 1,663,233,232,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,233,232,896/592,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,808,225.33
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