Finding the Third Proportional to 592,884 and 1,318,421.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,884 and 1,318,421.25 is: 2,931,829.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,884 : 1,318,421.25 = 1,318,421.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,884/1,318,421.25 = 1,318,421.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,884x = 1,318,421.25 × 1,318,421.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,884x = 1,738,234,592,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,234,592,451.56/592,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,829.15
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