Finding the Third Proportional to 592,992 and 1,306,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,992 and 1,306,944 is: 2,880,481.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,992 : 1,306,944 = 1,306,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,992/1,306,944 = 1,306,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,992x = 1,306,944 × 1,306,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,992x = 1,708,102,619,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,102,619,136/592,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,481.73
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