Finding the Third Proportional to 593,309 and 1,228,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,309 and 1,228,674 is: 2,544,441.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,309 : 1,228,674 = 1,228,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,309/1,228,674 = 1,228,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,309x = 1,228,674 × 1,228,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,309x = 1,509,639,798,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,639,798,276/593,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,544,441.09
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