Finding the Third Proportional to 595,884 and 1,361,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,884 and 1,361,394 is: 3,110,326.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,884 : 1,361,394 = 1,361,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,884/1,361,394 = 1,361,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,884x = 1,361,394 × 1,361,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,884x = 1,853,393,623,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,393,623,236/595,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,110,326.21
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