Finding the Third Proportional to 592,704 and 1,297,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,704 and 1,297,836 is: 2,841,854.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,704 : 1,297,836 = 1,297,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,704/1,297,836 = 1,297,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,704x = 1,297,836 × 1,297,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,704x = 1,684,378,282,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,684,378,282,896/592,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,841,854.08
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