Finding the Third Proportional to 592,324 and 1,279,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,324 and 1,279,214 is: 2,762,657.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,324 : 1,279,214 = 1,279,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,324/1,279,214 = 1,279,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,324x = 1,279,214 × 1,279,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,324x = 1,636,388,457,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,636,388,457,796/592,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,762,657.70
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