Finding the Third Proportional to 593,220 and 1,399,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,220 and 1,399,756 is: 3,302,850.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,220 : 1,399,756 = 1,399,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,220/1,399,756 = 1,399,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,220x = 1,399,756 × 1,399,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,220x = 1,959,316,859,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,316,859,536/593,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,850.31
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