Finding the Third Proportional to 593,448 and 1,285,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,448 and 1,285,380 is: 2,784,071.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,448 : 1,285,380 = 1,285,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,448/1,285,380 = 1,285,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,448x = 1,285,380 × 1,285,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,448x = 1,652,201,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,201,744,400/593,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,071.64
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