Finding the Third Proportional to 594,046 and 1,280,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,046 and 1,280,828 is: 2,761,604.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,046 : 1,280,828 = 1,280,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,046/1,280,828 = 1,280,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,046x = 1,280,828 × 1,280,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,046x = 1,640,520,365,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,520,365,584/594,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,761,604.94
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