Finding the Third Proportional to 592,672 and 1,398,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,672 and 1,398,474 is: 3,299,851.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,672 : 1,398,474 = 1,398,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,672/1,398,474 = 1,398,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,672x = 1,398,474 × 1,398,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,672x = 1,955,729,528,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,729,528,676/592,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,851.40
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