Finding the Third Proportional to 593,208 and 1,279,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,208 and 1,279,730 is: 2,760,766.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,208 : 1,279,730 = 1,279,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,208/1,279,730 = 1,279,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,208x = 1,279,730 × 1,279,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,208x = 1,637,708,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,637,708,872,900/593,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,760,766.67
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