Finding the Third Proportional to 595,317 and 1,306,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,317 and 1,306,252 is: 2,866,194.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,317 : 1,306,252 = 1,306,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,317/1,306,252 = 1,306,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,317x = 1,306,252 × 1,306,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,317x = 1,706,294,287,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,294,287,504/595,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,866,194.46
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