Finding the Third Proportional to 593,418 and 1,275,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,418 and 1,275,312 is: 2,740,767.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,418 : 1,275,312 = 1,275,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,418/1,275,312 = 1,275,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,418x = 1,275,312 × 1,275,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,418x = 1,626,420,697,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,626,420,697,344/593,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,740,767.38
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