Finding the Third Proportional to 593,424 and 1,307,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,424 and 1,307,862 is: 2,882,429.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,424 : 1,307,862 = 1,307,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,424/1,307,862 = 1,307,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,424x = 1,307,862 × 1,307,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,424x = 1,710,503,011,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,503,011,044/593,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,429.78
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