Finding the Third Proportional to 594,468 and 1,281,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,468 and 1,281,816 is: 2,763,903.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,468 : 1,281,816 = 1,281,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,468/1,281,816 = 1,281,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,468x = 1,281,816 × 1,281,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,468x = 1,643,052,257,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,052,257,856/594,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,763,903.62
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