Finding the Third Proportional to 592,974 and 1,269,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,974 and 1,269,594 is: 2,718,279.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,974 : 1,269,594 = 1,269,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,974/1,269,594 = 1,269,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,974x = 1,269,594 × 1,269,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,974x = 1,611,868,924,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,868,924,836/592,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,279.26
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