Finding the Third Proportional to 596,044 and 1,293,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,044 and 1,293,006 is: 2,804,934.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,044 : 1,293,006 = 1,293,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,044/1,293,006 = 1,293,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,044x = 1,293,006 × 1,293,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,044x = 1,671,864,516,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,864,516,036/596,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,804,934.73
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