Finding the Third Proportional to 593,128 and 1,304,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,128 and 1,304,332 is: 2,868,321.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,128 : 1,304,332 = 1,304,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,128/1,304,332 = 1,304,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,128x = 1,304,332 × 1,304,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,128x = 1,701,281,966,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,281,966,224/593,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,321.79
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