Finding the Third Proportional to 592,680 and 1,398,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,680 and 1,398,228 is: 3,298,646.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,680 : 1,398,228 = 1,398,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,680/1,398,228 = 1,398,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,680x = 1,398,228 × 1,398,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,680x = 1,955,041,539,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,041,539,984/592,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,646.05
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