Finding the Third Proportional to 593,310 and 1,279,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,310 and 1,279,017 is: 2,757,217.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,310 : 1,279,017 = 1,279,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,310/1,279,017 = 1,279,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,310x = 1,279,017 × 1,279,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,310x = 1,635,884,486,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,635,884,486,289/593,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,757,217.11
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