Finding the Third Proportional to 595,198 and 1,284,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,198 and 1,284,486 is: 2,772,025.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,198 : 1,284,486 = 1,284,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,198/1,284,486 = 1,284,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,198x = 1,284,486 × 1,284,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,198x = 1,649,904,284,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,904,284,196/595,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,772,025.92
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