Finding the Third Proportional to 592,994 and 1,306,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 592,994 and 1,306,948 is: 2,880,489.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,994 : 1,306,948 = 1,306,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,994/1,306,948 = 1,306,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,994x = 1,306,948 × 1,306,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,994x = 1,708,113,074,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,113,074,704/592,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,489.64
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