Finding the Third Proportional to 596,691 and 1,288,698.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,691 and 1,288,698.75 is: 2,783,257.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,691 : 1,288,698.75 = 1,288,698.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,691/1,288,698.75 = 1,288,698.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,691x = 1,288,698.75 × 1,288,698.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,691x = 1,660,744,468,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,744,468,251.56/596,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,783,257.11
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