Finding the Third Proportional to 594,476 and 1,285,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,476 and 1,285,912 is: 2,781,558.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,476 : 1,285,912 = 1,285,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,476/1,285,912 = 1,285,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,476x = 1,285,912 × 1,285,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,476x = 1,653,569,671,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,569,671,744/594,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,558.33
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