Finding the Third Proportional to 597,256 and 1,299,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,256 and 1,299,484 is: 2,827,361.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,256 : 1,299,484 = 1,299,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,256/1,299,484 = 1,299,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,256x = 1,299,484 × 1,299,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,256x = 1,688,658,666,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,658,666,256/597,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,361.58
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