Finding the Third Proportional to 597,272 and 1,299,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,272 and 1,299,519 is: 2,827,438.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,272 : 1,299,519 = 1,299,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,272/1,299,519 = 1,299,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,272x = 1,299,519 × 1,299,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,272x = 1,688,749,631,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,749,631,361/597,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,438.14
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