Finding the Third Proportional to 595,971 and 1,303,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,971 and 1,303,353 is: 2,850,355.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,971 : 1,303,353 = 1,303,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,971/1,303,353 = 1,303,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,971x = 1,303,353 × 1,303,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,971x = 1,698,729,042,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,729,042,609/595,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,850,355.21
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