Finding the Third Proportional to 592,982 and 1,269,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,982 and 1,269,610 is: 2,718,311.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,982 : 1,269,610 = 1,269,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,982/1,269,610 = 1,269,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,982x = 1,269,610 × 1,269,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,982x = 1,611,909,552,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,611,909,552,100/592,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,718,311.10
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