Finding the Third Proportional to 594,360 and 1,283,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,360 and 1,283,472 is: 2,771,553.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,360 : 1,283,472 = 1,283,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,360/1,283,472 = 1,283,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,360x = 1,283,472 × 1,283,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,360x = 1,647,300,374,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,300,374,784/594,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,771,553.22
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