Finding the Third Proportional to 592,321.36 and 1,279,207.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,321.36 and 1,279,207.69 is: 2,762,642.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,321.36 : 1,279,207.69 = 1,279,207.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,321.36/1,279,207.69 = 1,279,207.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,321.36x = 1,279,207.69 × 1,279,207.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,321.36x = 1,636,372,307,759.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,636,372,307,759.10/592,321.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,762,642.75
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