Finding the Third Proportional to 592,597 and 1,303,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,597 and 1,303,346 is: 2,866,553.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,597 : 1,303,346 = 1,303,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,597/1,303,346 = 1,303,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,597x = 1,303,346 × 1,303,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,597x = 1,698,710,795,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,710,795,716/592,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,553.15
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