Finding the Third Proportional to 595,660 and 1,298,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 595,660 and 1,298,420 is: 2,830,296.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595,660 : 1,298,420 = 1,298,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595,660/1,298,420 = 1,298,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595,660x = 1,298,420 × 1,298,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595,660x = 1,685,894,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,894,496,400/595,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,830,296.64
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