Finding the Third Proportional to 593,218 and 1,399,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,218 and 1,399,751 is: 3,302,837.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,218 : 1,399,751 = 1,399,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,218/1,399,751 = 1,399,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,218x = 1,399,751 × 1,399,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,218x = 1,959,302,862,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,302,862,001/593,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,837.85
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