Finding the Third Proportional to 593,560 and 1,399,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,560 and 1,399,760 is: 3,300,977.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,560 : 1,399,760 = 1,399,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,560/1,399,760 = 1,399,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,560x = 1,399,760 × 1,399,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,560x = 1,959,328,057,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,328,057,600/593,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,977.25
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