Finding the Third Proportional to 593,124 and 919,179.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,124 and 919,179.75 is: 1,424,476.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,124 : 919,179.75 = 919,179.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,124/919,179.75 = 919,179.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,124x = 919,179.75 × 919,179.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,124x = 844,891,412,810.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,891,412,810.06/593,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,476.86
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