Finding the Third Proportional to 592,542 and 1,397,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,542 and 1,397,908 is: 3,297,904.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,542 : 1,397,908 = 1,397,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,542/1,397,908 = 1,397,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,542x = 1,397,908 × 1,397,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,542x = 1,954,146,776,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,146,776,464/592,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,904.24
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