Finding the Third Proportional to 593,770 and 1,294,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,770 and 1,294,104 is: 2,820,461.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,770 : 1,294,104 = 1,294,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,770/1,294,104 = 1,294,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,770x = 1,294,104 × 1,294,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,770x = 1,674,705,162,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,674,705,162,816/593,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,820,461.06
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