Finding the Third Proportional to 593,608 and 1,315,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,608 and 1,315,268 is: 2,914,263.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,608 : 1,315,268 = 1,315,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,608/1,315,268 = 1,315,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,608x = 1,315,268 × 1,315,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,608x = 1,729,929,911,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,929,911,824/593,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,914,263.14
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