Finding the Third Proportional to 596,063 and 1,277,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,063 and 1,277,350 is: 2,737,333.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,063 : 1,277,350 = 1,277,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,063/1,277,350 = 1,277,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,063x = 1,277,350 × 1,277,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,063x = 1,631,623,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,623,022,500/596,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,737,333.17
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