Finding the Third Proportional to 594,018 and 1,280,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,018 and 1,280,772 is: 2,761,493.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,018 : 1,280,772 = 1,280,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,018/1,280,772 = 1,280,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,018x = 1,280,772 × 1,280,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,018x = 1,640,376,915,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,376,915,984/594,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,761,493.62
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