Finding the Third Proportional to 597,332 and 1,264,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 597,332 and 1,264,621 is: 2,677,349.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,332 : 1,264,621 = 1,264,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,332/1,264,621 = 1,264,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,332x = 1,264,621 × 1,264,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,332x = 1,599,266,273,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,266,273,641/597,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,677,349.07
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