Finding the Third Proportional to 594,992 and 1,307,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 594,992 and 1,307,536 is: 2,873,400.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,992 : 1,307,536 = 1,307,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,992/1,307,536 = 1,307,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,992x = 1,307,536 × 1,307,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,992x = 1,709,650,391,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,650,391,296/594,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,400.64
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