Finding the Third Proportional to 593,598 and 1,399,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,598 and 1,399,833 is: 3,301,110.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,598 : 1,399,833 = 1,399,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,598/1,399,833 = 1,399,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,598x = 1,399,833 × 1,399,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,598x = 1,959,532,427,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,532,427,889/593,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,110.23
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