Finding the Third Proportional to 593,205 and 1,399,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,205 and 1,399,722 is: 3,302,773.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,205 : 1,399,722 = 1,399,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,205/1,399,722 = 1,399,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,205x = 1,399,722 × 1,399,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,205x = 1,959,221,677,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,221,677,284/593,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,773.37
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