Finding the Third Proportional to 592,598 and 1,303,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,598 and 1,303,348 is: 2,866,557.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,598 : 1,303,348 = 1,303,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,598/1,303,348 = 1,303,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,598x = 1,303,348 × 1,303,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,598x = 1,698,716,009,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,716,009,104/592,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,557.11
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