Finding the Third Proportional to 593,586 and 1,399,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,586 and 1,399,808 is: 3,301,059.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,586 : 1,399,808 = 1,399,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,586/1,399,808 = 1,399,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,586x = 1,399,808 × 1,399,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,586x = 1,959,462,436,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,462,436,864/593,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,059.05
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