Finding the Third Proportional to 597,192 and 1,299,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,192 and 1,299,356 is: 2,827,107.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,192 : 1,299,356 = 1,299,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,192/1,299,356 = 1,299,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,192x = 1,299,356 × 1,299,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,192x = 1,688,326,014,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,326,014,736/597,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,107.55
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