Finding the Third Proportional to 593,286.75 and 1,294,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,286.75 and 1,294,383 is: 2,823,975.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,286.75 : 1,294,383 = 1,294,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,286.75/1,294,383 = 1,294,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,286.75x = 1,294,383 × 1,294,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,286.75x = 1,675,427,350,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,675,427,350,689/593,286.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,823,975.68
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