Finding the Third Proportional to 592,506 and 1,274,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,506 and 1,274,926 is: 2,743,324.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,506 : 1,274,926 = 1,274,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,506/1,274,926 = 1,274,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,506x = 1,274,926 × 1,274,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,506x = 1,625,436,305,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,436,305,476/592,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,743,324.63
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