Finding the Third Proportional to 593,186.63 and 1,399,708.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,186.63 and 1,399,708.69 is: 3,302,812.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,186.63 : 1,399,708.69 = 1,399,708.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,186.63/1,399,708.69 = 1,399,708.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,186.63x = 1,399,708.69 × 1,399,708.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,186.63x = 1,959,184,409,862.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,184,409,862.97/593,186.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,812.85
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