Finding the Third Proportional to 594,930 and 1,307,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,930 and 1,307,958 is: 2,875,555.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,930 : 1,307,958 = 1,307,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,930/1,307,958 = 1,307,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,930x = 1,307,958 × 1,307,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,930x = 1,710,754,129,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,754,129,764/594,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,875,555.33
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