Finding the Third Proportional to 592,596 and 1,303,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,596 and 1,303,344 is: 2,866,549.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,596 : 1,303,344 = 1,303,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,596/1,303,344 = 1,303,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,596x = 1,303,344 × 1,303,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,596x = 1,698,705,582,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,705,582,336/592,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,549.19
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