Finding the Third Proportional to 596,806 and 1,221,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 596,806 and 1,221,190 is: 2,498,810.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,806 : 1,221,190 = 1,221,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,806/1,221,190 = 1,221,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,806x = 1,221,190 × 1,221,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,806x = 1,491,305,016,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,305,016,100/596,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,498,810.36
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