Finding the Third Proportional to 595,968 and 1,277,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,968 and 1,277,232 is: 2,737,263.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,968 : 1,277,232 = 1,277,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,968/1,277,232 = 1,277,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,968x = 1,277,232 × 1,277,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,968x = 1,631,321,581,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,321,581,824/595,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,737,263.72
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