Finding the Third Proportional to 594,159 and 1,283,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,159 and 1,283,016 is: 2,770,521.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,159 : 1,283,016 = 1,283,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,159/1,283,016 = 1,283,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,159x = 1,283,016 × 1,283,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,159x = 1,646,130,056,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,646,130,056,256/594,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,770,521.12
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