Finding the Third Proportional to 597,187.88 and 1,299,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,187.88 and 1,299,348 is: 2,827,092.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,187.88 : 1,299,348 = 1,299,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,187.88/1,299,348 = 1,299,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,187.88x = 1,299,348 × 1,299,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,187.88x = 1,688,305,225,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,305,225,104/597,187.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,092.27
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