Finding the Third Proportional to 597,282 and 1,299,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,282 and 1,299,540 is: 2,827,482.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,282 : 1,299,540 = 1,299,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,282/1,299,540 = 1,299,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,282x = 1,299,540 × 1,299,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,282x = 1,688,804,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,804,211,600/597,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,827,482.18
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