Finding the Third Proportional to 593,280 and 1,228,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,280 and 1,228,620 is: 2,544,341.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,280 : 1,228,620 = 1,228,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,280/1,228,620 = 1,228,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,280x = 1,228,620 × 1,228,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,280x = 1,509,507,104,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,507,104,400/593,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,341.80
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