Finding the Third Proportional to 597,312 and 1,312,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,312 and 1,312,722 is: 2,884,989.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,312 : 1,312,722 = 1,312,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,312/1,312,722 = 1,312,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,312x = 1,312,722 × 1,312,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,312x = 1,723,239,049,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,723,239,049,284/597,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,884,989.84
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