Finding the Third Proportional to 592,458 and 1,297,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,458 and 1,297,425 is: 2,841,233.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,458 : 1,297,425 = 1,297,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,458/1,297,425 = 1,297,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,458x = 1,297,425 × 1,297,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,458x = 1,683,311,630,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,311,630,625/592,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,841,233.69
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