Finding the Third Proportional to 592,612 and 1,277,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,612 and 1,277,888 is: 2,755,593.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,612 : 1,277,888 = 1,277,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,612/1,277,888 = 1,277,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,612x = 1,277,888 × 1,277,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,612x = 1,632,997,740,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,997,740,544/592,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,593.44
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