Finding the Third Proportional to 595,008 and 1,307,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,008 and 1,307,574 is: 2,873,490.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,008 : 1,307,574 = 1,307,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,008/1,307,574 = 1,307,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,008x = 1,307,574 × 1,307,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,008x = 1,709,749,765,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,749,765,476/595,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,490.38
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