Finding the Third Proportional to 597,198 and 1,299,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,198 and 1,299,368 is: 2,827,131.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,198 : 1,299,368 = 1,299,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,198/1,299,368 = 1,299,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,198x = 1,299,368 × 1,299,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,198x = 1,688,357,199,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,357,199,424/597,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,131.37
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