Finding the Third Proportional to 593,484 and 1,319,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,484 and 1,319,640 is: 2,934,282.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,484 : 1,319,640 = 1,319,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,484/1,319,640 = 1,319,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,484x = 1,319,640 × 1,319,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,484x = 1,741,449,729,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,449,729,600/593,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,282.52
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