Finding the Third Proportional to 594,912 and 1,159,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,912 and 1,159,934 is: 2,261,589.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,912 : 1,159,934 = 1,159,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,912/1,159,934 = 1,159,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,912x = 1,159,934 × 1,159,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,912x = 1,345,446,884,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,446,884,356/594,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,589.76
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