Finding the Third Proportional to 593,568 and 1,399,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,568 and 1,399,787 is: 3,301,060.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,568 : 1,399,787 = 1,399,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,568/1,399,787 = 1,399,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,568x = 1,399,787 × 1,399,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,568x = 1,959,403,645,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,403,645,369/593,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,060.11
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