Finding the Third Proportional to 592,597.50 and 1,398,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,597.50 and 1,398,342 is: 3,299,643.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,597.50 : 1,398,342 = 1,398,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,597.50/1,398,342 = 1,398,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,597.50x = 1,398,342 × 1,398,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,597.50x = 1,955,360,348,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,360,348,964/592,597.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,643.26
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