Finding the Third Proportional to 592,548 and 1,397,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,548 and 1,397,919 is: 3,297,922.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,548 : 1,397,919 = 1,397,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,548/1,397,919 = 1,397,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,548x = 1,397,919 × 1,397,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,548x = 1,954,177,530,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,177,530,561/592,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,297,922.75
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