Finding the Third Proportional to 594,800 and 1,218,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,800 and 1,218,592 is: 2,496,581.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,800 : 1,218,592 = 1,218,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,800/1,218,592 = 1,218,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,800x = 1,218,592 × 1,218,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,800x = 1,484,966,462,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,966,462,464/594,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,496,581.14
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