Finding the Third Proportional to 597,270 and 1,289,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,270 and 1,289,552 is: 2,784,242.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,270 : 1,289,552 = 1,289,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,270/1,289,552 = 1,289,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,270x = 1,289,552 × 1,289,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,270x = 1,662,944,360,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,944,360,704/597,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,242.24
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