Finding the Third Proportional to 593,553 and 1,399,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,553 and 1,399,739 is: 3,300,917.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,553 : 1,399,739 = 1,399,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,553/1,399,739 = 1,399,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,553x = 1,399,739 × 1,399,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,553x = 1,959,269,268,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,269,268,121/593,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,917.13
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