Finding the Third Proportional to 597,021 and 1,311,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,021 and 1,311,329 is: 2,880,273.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,021 : 1,311,329 = 1,311,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,021/1,311,329 = 1,311,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,021x = 1,311,329 × 1,311,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,021x = 1,719,583,746,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,583,746,241/597,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,273.47
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