Finding the Third Proportional to 595,712 and 1,296,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,712 and 1,296,640 is: 2,822,295.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,712 : 1,296,640 = 1,296,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,712/1,296,640 = 1,296,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,712x = 1,296,640 × 1,296,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,712x = 1,681,275,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,275,289,600/595,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,295.49
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