Finding the Third Proportional to 595,498 and 1,295,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,498 and 1,295,964 is: 2,820,366.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,498 : 1,295,964 = 1,295,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,498/1,295,964 = 1,295,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,498x = 1,295,964 × 1,295,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,498x = 1,679,522,689,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,679,522,689,296/595,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,820,366.63
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