Finding the Third Proportional to 593,558 and 1,399,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,558 and 1,399,750 is: 3,300,941.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,558 : 1,399,750 = 1,399,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,558/1,399,750 = 1,399,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,558x = 1,399,750 × 1,399,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,558x = 1,959,300,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,300,062,500/593,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,941.21
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