Finding the Third Proportional to 592,502 and 1,274,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,502 and 1,274,918 is: 2,743,308.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,502 : 1,274,918 = 1,274,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,502/1,274,918 = 1,274,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,502x = 1,274,918 × 1,274,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,502x = 1,625,415,906,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,415,906,724/592,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,743,308.73
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