Finding the Third Proportional to 592,805 and 1,247,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,805 and 1,247,557 is: 2,625,481.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,805 : 1,247,557 = 1,247,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,805/1,247,557 = 1,247,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,805x = 1,247,557 × 1,247,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,805x = 1,556,398,468,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,398,468,249/592,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,481.34
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