Finding the Third Proportional to 592,521 and 1,313,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,521 and 1,313,160 is: 2,910,258.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,521 : 1,313,160 = 1,313,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,521/1,313,160 = 1,313,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,521x = 1,313,160 × 1,313,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,521x = 1,724,389,185,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,724,389,185,600/592,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,910,258.35
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