Finding the Third Proportional to 597,210 and 1,299,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,210 and 1,299,390 is: 2,827,170.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,210 : 1,299,390 = 1,299,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,210/1,299,390 = 1,299,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,210x = 1,299,390 × 1,299,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,210x = 1,688,414,372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,414,372,100/597,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,170.30
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