Finding the Third Proportional to 594,460 and 1,288,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,460 and 1,288,492 is: 2,792,806.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,460 : 1,288,492 = 1,288,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,460/1,288,492 = 1,288,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,460x = 1,288,492 × 1,288,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,460x = 1,660,211,634,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,211,634,064/594,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,806.30
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