Finding the Third Proportional to 593,658 and 1,320,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,658 and 1,320,192 is: 2,935,877.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,658 : 1,320,192 = 1,320,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,658/1,320,192 = 1,320,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,658x = 1,320,192 × 1,320,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,658x = 1,742,906,916,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,906,916,864/593,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,935,877.08
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