Finding the Third Proportional to 592,682 and 1,280,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,682 and 1,280,132 is: 2,764,953.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,682 : 1,280,132 = 1,280,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,682/1,280,132 = 1,280,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,682x = 1,280,132 × 1,280,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,682x = 1,638,737,937,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,638,737,937,424/592,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,764,953.11
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