Finding the Third Proportional to 594,442 and 1,285,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,442 and 1,285,841 is: 2,781,410.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,442 : 1,285,841 = 1,285,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,442/1,285,841 = 1,285,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,442x = 1,285,841 × 1,285,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,442x = 1,653,387,077,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,387,077,281/594,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,410.26
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