Finding the Third Proportional to 593,979.75 and 1,215,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 593,979.75 and 1,215,639 is: 2,487,926.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,979.75 : 1,215,639 = 1,215,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,979.75/1,215,639 = 1,215,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,979.75x = 1,215,639 × 1,215,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,979.75x = 1,477,778,178,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,778,178,321/593,979.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,487,926.87
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